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W278 RBA

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,323 mi
Last recorded81,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 RBA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,990 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,950 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 68,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 4,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,038 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 58,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,918 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 40,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,589 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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W278 RBA is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W278 RBA, 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 W278 RBA registered?

W278 RBA is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W278 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 RBA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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