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V996 JLS

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,239 mi
Last recorded137,239 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 JLS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 137,239 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)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 131,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 123,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 115,105 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 108,859 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 108,859 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,234 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center and rear fuel lines corroded

corrosion on front and rear subframes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 7 Dec 2007 95,234 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center and rear fuel lines corroded

corrosion on front and rear subframes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,233 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 77,233 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,126 miles

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

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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V996 JLS is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V996 JLS, 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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V996 JLS is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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