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W978 RLF

2000 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 RLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 102,348 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 99,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,950 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 95,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 92,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 77,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2014 77,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 72,616 miles

n/s washer pipe has pin hole under bonnet

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,272 miles

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)

front washer pipe leaking

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 6 May 2011 68,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 63,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 58,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 54,357 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 54,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 48,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,717 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,063 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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W978 RLF is a 2000 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W978 RLF, 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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What year was W978 RLF registered?

W978 RLF is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W978 RLF safe to buy?

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