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V981 DLM

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,286 mi
Last recorded78,286 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 DLM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,921 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,198 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre badly feathered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 73,198 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre badly feathered

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 124,373 miles

could not check n/s/r passangers seat and belt due to child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Fail 2 Oct 2007 123,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyreuneven wear on edge /inside

Pass 9 Oct 2006 107,387 miles

n/s/r tyre tread weareing uneven on inside edge

o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread

slight misting on o/s/f shocker

Pass 17 Oct 2005 91,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 91,122 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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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V981 DLM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V981 DLM, 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 V981 DLM registered?

V981 DLM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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