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W581 OLB

2000 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,407 mi
Last recorded108,407 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 OLB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,407 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,555 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,060 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,025 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 93,127 miles

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

Front washer jets weak

Slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,127 miles

Front washer jets weak

Slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,412 miles

Steering rack knuckles worn

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,412 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering rack knuckles worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,005 miles

Drivers side headlamp only just has beam pattern

General corrosion on suspension items

Slight brake judder

Wear in both rack knuckles

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,810 miles

Drivers side steering rack knuckle worn

Offside front headlamp reflector worn

Slight brake padal judder on rollers

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,316 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 75,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers side brake backing plated corroded

Drivers side headlight pattern just acceptable

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,496 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,496 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,464 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,881 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,275 miles

all indicators signs of fading †n/s/rear brake pipe signs of corrsion

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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W581 OLB 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 66.7%.

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 W581 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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W581 OLB is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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