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V981 OCS

1999 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,564 mi
Last recorded140,564 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 OCS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 140,564 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 116,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,009 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,009 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,686 miles

Rear tires old

Fail 15 Sep 2016 115,686 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear tires old

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,221 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 114,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,865 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 109,173 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,778 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,868 miles

front discs corroded .

rear discs scored

Fail 8 Sep 2010 103,868 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded .

rear discs scored

Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,079 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 99,696 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,763 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 94,762 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise front number plate cracked.

advise n/s/f wiper blade torn & smearing screen slightly.

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,456 miles

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 OCS is a 1999 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V981 OCS, 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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V981 OCS is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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