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V988 DLW

2000 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,483 mi
Last recorded112,483 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 DLW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,483 miles

Nearside front headlight glazed

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2015 112,483 miles

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

Nearside front headlight glazed

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 112,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 108,829 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 108,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,665 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 105,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,871 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 101,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,960 miles

Sub woofer Battery connection loose.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 82,857 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 82,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,036 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGES BELOW 1.6MM

nail in tyre

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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V988 DLW is a 2000 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V988 DLW, 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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What year was V988 DLW registered?

V988 DLW is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 2000.

Is V988 DLW safe to buy?

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