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M12 DMH

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,694 mi
Last recorded99,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 DMH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,559 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,734 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,027 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 91,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,836 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,902 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 62,293 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 62,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M12 DMH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M12 DMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M12 DMH registered?

M12 DMH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M12 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 DMH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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