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L400 OBR

2017 Honda Accord

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

74,007 mi
Last recorded74,007 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Honda Accord95,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 OBR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 238,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 90,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 233,906 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 233,906 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 65,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 227,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 227,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 219,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 210,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 203,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,910 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 200,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 61,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 192,294 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 180,663 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides upper (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 180,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides upper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,109 miles

chips on ns off screen

Pass 25 Feb 2017 170,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 36,525 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2016 156,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 145,856 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 133,428 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,134 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 100,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,044 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,044 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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L400 OBR is a 2017 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2017 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 95,449 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 L400 OBR, 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 9 years old, this Honda Accord is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L400 OBR is a 2017 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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