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617 LMB

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,819 mi
Last recorded69,819 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration617 LMB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 69,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS warning light shows defect.

nearside indicator lamp repaired by tape.

offside front bumper slightly damaged.

offside front door slightly stiff to open.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,819 miles

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

SRS warning light shows defect.

nearside indicator lamp repaired by tape.

offside front bumper slightly damaged.

offside front door slightly stiff to open.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,125 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,904 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside of front bumper insecure

top engine steady bar bush broken

nearside front brake pad backing plate insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,924 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,919 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,990 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,044 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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617 LMB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 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 617 LMB, 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 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 617 LMB registered?

617 LMB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 617 LMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 617 LMB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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