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W242 NMR

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 NMR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 100,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 100,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers excessive corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 100,622 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,595 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,150 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 95,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,966 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,150 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 63,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

near side front brake binding on.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,703 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 28,166 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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W242 NMR is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W242 NMR, 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 W242 NMR registered?

W242 NMR is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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