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C306 DEC

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,073 mi
Last recorded131,073 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC306 DEC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,073 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 131,072 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,073 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 120,071 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,082 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,093 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 102,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,277 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet won't close

Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,191 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 84,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,055 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,206 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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C306 DEC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C306 DEC, 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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C306 DEC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is C306 DEC safe to buy?

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