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W359 RAL

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,386 mi
Last recorded88,386 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 RAL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,386 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 88,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 41% (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid /handbrake warning light lit

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 81,321 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,056 miles

front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre is wearing badly inner edge and is low on tread

rear indicators are fading

Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake pads are low

front headlamps are faded

nearside rear tyre is wearing badly inner edge and is low on tread

rear indicators are fading

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,915 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,193 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,055 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 61,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,845 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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W359 RAL is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W359 RAL, 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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W359 RAL is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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