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V985 ELP

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,585 mi
Last recorded139,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 ELP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 139,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,146 miles

Offside inner boot split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 131,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake have run out

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

nearside rear & near side front brakes have a slight bind

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,621 miles

both headlight lenses faded;

offside front chassis rail corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 123,621 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses faded;

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,041 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 116,958 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 110,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,586 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 102,585 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,571 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,571 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All indicaters are going white.

Headlight aims are poor due to the condition of the head light lens.

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

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

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,883 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,883 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,053 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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V985 ELP is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V985 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 V985 ELP registered?

V985 ELP is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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