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W538 SLC

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,127 mi
Last recorded149,127 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 SLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 149,127 miles

Clutc pedal rubber missing

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

No oil in engine

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2018 149,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutc pedal rubber missing

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

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

No oil in engine

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 144,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 144,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 139,198 miles

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 139,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 133,915 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 133,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 131,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play detected at nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 May 2014 131,313 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

slight bind detected at offside rear brake

slight play detected at nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 120,525 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 120,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 113,445 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 102,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 102,902 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 83,104 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 83,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both outer sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2008 77,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 72,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,877 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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W538 SLC is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W538 SLC, 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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W538 SLC is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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