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K6 GCH

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,815 mi
Last recorded49,815 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 GCH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,815 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2015 49,815 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,804 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,804 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,430 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,413 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,618 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

middle brake light inoprative

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,618 miles

middle brake light inoprative

Fail 12 Jan 2009 34,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,474 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 33,474 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,360 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,469 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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K6 GCH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K6 GCH, 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 K6 GCH registered?

K6 GCH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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