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W539 PLE

2000 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

151,395 mi
Last recorded151,395 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 PLE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 151,395 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge also has cuts/splits to inner wall

Fail 29 Jan 2018 151,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge also has cuts/splits to inner wall

Pass 12 Jan 2017 147,455 miles

offside handbrake performance slightly down

offside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

some plat in nearside rear upper radius arm

Fail 12 Jan 2017 147,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

some plat in nearside rear upper radius arm

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,849 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 139,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 139,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 136,313 miles

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 136,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 132,836 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 14 Jan 2013 132,836 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,191 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 128,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 123,443 miles

Both front head lamps slightly scratched

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

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2010 118,194 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 118,189 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,740 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 107,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 107,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 100,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,701 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 5 Jan 2006 93,720 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 93,720 miles

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)

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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W539 PLE is a 2000 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W539 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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W539 PLE is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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