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V985 FLE

1999 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,058 mi
Last recorded126,058 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 126,058 miles

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

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

Inspection of outer sills restricted by fitted plastic covers

Offside & nearside front brakes slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 126,058 miles

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

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

Inspection of outer sills restricted by fitted plastic covers

Offside & nearside front brakes slightly binding

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 118,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 107,106 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

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

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by plastic covers

Fail 3 Aug 2012 107,106 miles

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

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

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

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by plastic covers

Pass 30 Jul 2011 100,546 miles

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Fail 30 Jul 2011 100,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,906 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,861 miles

exhaust system corroding

n/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge, tread depth low (2mm), and outer sidewall perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,861 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

n/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge, tread depth low (2mm), and outer sidewall perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2008 77,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,465 miles

nearside front wiper split on ends

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 FLE is a 1999 Honda Accord in Silver 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 V985 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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V985 FLE is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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