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X538 VAO

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,375 mi
Last recorded97,375 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 VAO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perrished front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded all over but no holes

Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES PERRISHED FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,415 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,409 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,659 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 77,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside hand brake cable insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 33,088 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)

Pass 3 May 2012 23,663 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,444 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 20,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,466 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 17,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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X538 VAO is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X538 VAO, 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 X538 VAO registered?

X538 VAO is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X538 VAO safe to buy?

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