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W521 OLB

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,716 mi
Last recorded162,716 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 OLB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 162,716 miles

Corrosion appearing at rear fuel pipe.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak at engine.

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

Slight play at both front steering arms.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 162,716 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Corrosion appearing at rear fuel pipe.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak at engine.

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

Slight play at both front steering arms.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 154,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear bumper insecure

near side front tyre has a slight cut

Fail 5 Feb 2010 154,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

front no plate damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2009 145,226 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 145,226 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 128,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated, bout rear tyres have undulatinfg tread, front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2007 128,821 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated, bout rear tyres have undulatinfg tread, front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 113,988 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 113,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rubber cut in offside front tyre wall

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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W521 OLB is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W521 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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W521 OLB is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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