Bought this -02 2L petrol auto Accord for £995. Seller said needed a new post-cat O2 sensor. Drives absolutely fine, just a petrolly smell from the exhaust. Failed MOT yesterday. Mechanic said both pre and post-cat O2 sensors look relatively new, so cat must be the issue, and needs replacing. Also needs some welding:
“Repair immediately (major defects)
Repair as soon as possible (minor defects)
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)
“Repair immediately (major defects)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside Front Lower
Repair as soon as possible (minor defects)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside Front Inner
- Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside Front Upper
- Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside Front Upper
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside Front
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Front
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside Rear
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside Rear
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear
