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V966 ELW

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,399 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 101,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and backs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, needs replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and backs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, needs replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,492 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit as tyre is lower on the edges (4.1.E.1)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,691 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

wipers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,786 miles

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 18 Oct 2010 59,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,957 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 39,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,479 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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V966 ELW is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V966 ELW, 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 26 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V966 ELW is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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