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V985 LAM

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,040 mi
Last recorded156,040 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 LAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 156,040 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 156,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 155,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,104 miles

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 143,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 132,630 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 132,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 109,379 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 109,368 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 97,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 86,410 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 LAM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V985 LAM registered?

V985 LAM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V985 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V985 LAM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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