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V998 ELM

1999 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,036 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and part(s) of the exhaust system detreiorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2018 125,036 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s rear light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and part(s) of the exhaust system detreiorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper

front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,598 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate

n/s rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,432 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 104,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside head lamp lense deteriorating

Offside head lamp lense deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,082 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside head lamp lense deteriorating

Offside head lamp lense deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,316 miles

damage to front number plate

damage to o/s rear light lense

exhaust system corroding and deterioating in places

front exhaust flexi deterioating

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

slight dampness to power steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deterioated

damage to front number plate

damage to o/s rear light lense

exhaust system corroding and deterioating in places

front exhaust flexi deterioating

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

slight dampness to power steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,195 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,897 miles

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

both front headlights deteriorated

corrosion nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes/above subframe/in clips

damage to front bumper/front number plate/offside rear light lens

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

weak headlight aim patterns both front headlights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,897 miles

both front headlights deteriorated

corrosion nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes/above subframe/in clips

damage to front bumper/front number plate/offside rear light lens

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

weak headlight aim patterns both front headlights

Fail 17 Sep 2011 83,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating & wearing on inner edges

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 83,138 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating & wearing on inner edges

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,630 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s and n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,630 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s and n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,257 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,366 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 60,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 53,887 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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V998 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V998 ELM, 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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V998 ELM is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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