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W242 PLH

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 PLH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 109,457 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2012 108,623 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,021 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 84,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 71,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 71,873 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,318 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 59,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 45,588 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 45,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PLH is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W242 PLH, 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 PLH registered?

W242 PLH is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W242 PLH safe to buy?

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