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W989 VNK

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,851 mi
Last recorded191,851 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 VNK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 191,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brakpipe corrosion and general underbody corrosion

damaged to front windowscreen below drivers view / chips in screen as well

movement in nsf wheelbearing

os sideskirt missing

osf and both rear coil springs corroded

osr light lens damaged and product on both rear lens

slight movement in nsf top arm ball joint

Fail 5 Dec 2016 191,836 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing trackrod end ball joint splitpin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing bottom ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure lock nut lose (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brakpipe corrosion and general underbody corrosion

damaged to front windowscreen below drivers view / chips in screen as well

movement in nsf wheelbearing

os sideskirt missing

osf and both rear coil springs corroded

osr light lens damaged and product on both rear lens

slight movement in nsf top arm ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2014 186,920 miles

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

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)

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

oil leak / rear anti roll bar d bushes have play / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / steering rack wet with oil / rear lights tinted / windows tinted

rear brake judder

screen cracked across bottom / multiple stone chips / chip zone a / wipers starting to smear

Fail 31 Mar 2014 186,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak / rear anti roll bar d bushes have play / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / steering rack wet with oil / rear lights tinted / windows tinted

rear brake judder

screen cracked across bottom / multiple stone chips / chip zone a / wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Nov 2012 184,263 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear light clusters have a product on, but does not effect light output

Corrosion to both front floor pans next to sub-frame mountings

Engine man light illuminated

O/s/f head light beam pattern slightly deteriorated

O/s/f outer c.v boot secured with cable ties, not steel clips

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

Small chips in 'A' zone of windscreen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 26 Oct 2012 184,241 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 (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure failure next year

corrosion to underside

engine management light on

exhaust hanger not in rubber but exhaust still secure

offside front tyre under- inflated

rear lights have a product on the lens but not effecting light output

Pass 15 Oct 2010 183,314 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlight covers slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 168,526 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 168,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 153,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 134,428 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 133,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 116,077 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 116,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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W989 VNK is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W989 VNK, 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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W989 VNK is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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