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X291 ELF

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 133,039 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside inner sills and wheelarches (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 129,121 miles

front radiator support crossmember badly corroded

rear subframe and various suspension components corroded but not excessively corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,738 miles

offside and nearside front suspension prescribed areas corroded but not weakened

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,733 miles

slight general corrosion to front underside

various suspension components and prescribed areas slightly corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,678 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills slightly corroded

front and rear subframe corroded but not weakened

plastic sill covers

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,538 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 101,588 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 101,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 7 Nov 2009
Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 90,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 90,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 78,606 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 78,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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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X291 ELF is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue 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 X291 ELF, 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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X291 ELF is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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