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W38 PLC

2000 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 PLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 147,325 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car got rust underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 146,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,101 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 136,697 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 131,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides jacking point corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside front.On the floor panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,113 miles

E/M/L on

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 126,113 miles

E/M/L on

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 123,875 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 117,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non structual corrosion to offside front

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

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,558 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,169 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 97,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 93,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,288 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,602 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 79,060 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 75,463 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 75,463 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 71,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 66,384 miles

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

brake resivoir low

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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W38 PLC is a 2000 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W38 PLC, 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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W38 PLC is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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