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X498 GAW

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

233,300 mi
Last recorded233,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 GAW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 233,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 222,926 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 208,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 208,821 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 198,855 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 189,110 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 181,845 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 169,020 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 169,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 158,170 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 158,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 146,799 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 146,799 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 136,605 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 136,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 122,680 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 113,386 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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X498 GAW is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X498 GAW, 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

How do I check the history of X498 GAW?

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What year was X498 GAW registered?

X498 GAW is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X498 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 GAW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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