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W297 XAF

2000 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,809 mi
Last recorded76,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 XAF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

rear crossmember area is corroded but not within any prescribed area

rear subframe slight surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2015 76,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

rear crossmember area is corroded but not within any prescribed area

rear subframe slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks/perishing

rear crossmember is corroded,not within any prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,592 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 67,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,152 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroding/deteriorated

Both rear tyres cracking on sdewalls and tread area, but not showing inner cords

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,567 miles

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

o/s/r brake cable damaged

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 48,464 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear caliper brake back plates very rusty

centre exhaust mounts very rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,971 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,871 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,871 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,727 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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W297 XAF is a 2000 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W297 XAF, 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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W297 XAF is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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