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V980 FAP

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

253,324 mi
Last recorded253,324 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 FAP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 253,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2015 225,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 206,517 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front indicators discoloured

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 206,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front indicators discoloured

both rear tyre worn close to legal limit & VERY badly worn on inner edges

exhaust centre clamp insecure

offside headlamp beam aim image not very clear

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 192,796 miles

both front indicators discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

some play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Fail 9 Aug 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

both front indicators discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

no visible mileage display

sill covers fitted

some play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2012 178,898 miles

both front headlamp beam images are not very clear

both front indicators discoloured

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Jul 2012 178,503 miles

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

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

both front headlamp beam images are not very clear

both front indicators discoloured

front brake pads look thin

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Aug 2011 163,847 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam images not very clear

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2011 163,835 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images not very clear

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2010 155,917 miles

Both front indicators discoloured

Both headlamp beam images are not very clear

Plastic sill cover fitted at time of test

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

offside number plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 18 Aug 2009 149,705 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp aim patterns not very clear

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at chassis mounting clip

rear brake discs corroded & pads look very thin

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2009 149,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp aim patterns not very clear

offside front to rear brake corroded at offside chassis mounting clip

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2008 143,584 miles

both rear discs in poor condition.

plastic sill covers fitted.

srs lamp is on,

Fail 6 Aug 2007 137,836 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 137,836 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 131,163 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 131,163 miles

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

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

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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V980 FAP is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V980 FAP, 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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V980 FAP is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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