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X278 VEV

2000 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,932 mi
Last recorded195,932 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 VEV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 195,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 195,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 191,368 miles

advise under body starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 191,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 181,443 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 181,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 175,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 175,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 167,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 157,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2010 145,550 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 145,550 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 127,842 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 127,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,679 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 89,679 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,095 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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X278 VEV is a 2000 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X278 VEV, 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 X278 VEV registered?

X278 VEV is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X278 VEV safe to buy?

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