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V979 ELP

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,379 mi
Last recorded152,379 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 ELP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 152,379 miles

Advise ns number plate light bulb

Advise plastic sill covers

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 152,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise ns number plate light bulb

Advise plastic sill covers

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 136,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 136,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 115,976 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge close to limit

plastic sills fittied

Fail 19 Sep 2007 115,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge close to limit

plastic sill covers fittied

Pass 30 Aug 2006 93,460 miles

advise plastic sill covers

Pass 30 Sep 2005 73,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 73,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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V979 ELP is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V979 ELP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V979 ELP registered?

V979 ELP is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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