MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp high level not working (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp high level not working (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light sharp edge (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
high level brake light inop
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
high level brake light inop
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
high level brake light inop
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
n/s mirror taped on.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front brake binding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advise:O/S/F Brake slightly binding on.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
long travel at handbrake.
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
long travel at handbrake.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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A8 TCL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 A8 TCL, 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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A8 TCL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 February 1997.
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