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Q953SAV

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ953SAV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 206,784 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 191,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 177,411 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 177,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 156,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 136,583 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 136,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 135,420 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 135,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 115,434 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 115,434 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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Q953SAV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Q953SAV, 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 Q953SAV registered?

Q953SAV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is Q953SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q953SAV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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