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V998 GMR

1999 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,483 mi
Last recorded134,483 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Accord94,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 GMR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

front cross member corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,483 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

various under body corrosion

front cross member corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 127,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2015 127,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2014 120,268 miles

both rear shock absorbers worn/soft

various underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2014 120,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front cross member slightly corroded

Front suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jul 2014 120,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorbers worn/soft

various underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,611 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 114,611 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 113,648 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn from inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2012 113,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 111,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 104,339 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 104,339 miles

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

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

heat sheild loose on exhaust at front

Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 94,100 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 86,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,859 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 GMR is a 1999 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GMR, 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 GMR is a 1999 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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