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W478 PLE

2000 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,738 mi
Last recorded109,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 PLE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,738 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steel brake pipes are corroded under bonnet

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,738 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

steel brake pipes are corroded under bonnet

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,402 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2015 109,402 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2014 105,525 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r disc corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 105,525 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2013 101,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 96,810 miles

srs light on

Fail 5 Jun 2012 96,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

srs light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 89,956 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 89,956 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 88,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,404 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 82,404 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,134 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 77,134 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

battery loose †

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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W478 PLE is a 2000 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W478 PLE, 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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W478 PLE is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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