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W291 OLB

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 OLB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 143,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 128,817 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under car could do with underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2013 115,918 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,068 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 105,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,524 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 99,520 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2010 94,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 86,534 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 77,362 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 77,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 68,153 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 68,151 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes coated in copper grease.

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders.

Pass 12 May 2006 58,904 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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W291 OLB is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W291 OLB, 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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W291 OLB is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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