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V979 FLE

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,092 mi
Last recorded129,092 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 FLE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 129,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 116,639 miles

head lamp patterns faint

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 116,591 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake hose ferrules corroded

head lamp patterns faint

Pass 1 May 2012 99,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 99,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,849 miles

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2010 76,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,630 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All tyres worn on inner tread area

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,745 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 68,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,076 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front anti roll bar bushes incorrectly fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,716 miles

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

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 FLE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLE, 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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V979 FLE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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