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W972 PLE

2000 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 PLE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 91,836 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroiosn and pitting rear pads getting low (3.5.1n)

exhaust front flei pipe mesh corroded and split . not leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washer jet inop no fluid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroiosn and pitting rear pads getting low (3.5.1n)

exhaust front flei pipe mesh corroded and split . not leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,687 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear brakes look to have been hot and very slight bind

engine /man light on

Fail 2 Jan 2016 90,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear brakes look to have been hot and very slight bind

engine /man light on

Pass 10 May 2014 88,004 miles

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wipers slight smearing

nsf and rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2014 88,004 miles

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

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

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wipers slight smearing

nsf and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,801 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 23 May 2012 82,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,334 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 76,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 63,526 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 63,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W972 PLE is a 2000 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W972 PLE registered?

W972 PLE is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W972 PLE safe to buy?

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