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R107 CGS

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,682 mi
Last recorded127,682 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 CGS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 127,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 126,146 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,167 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 121,967 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 121,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 120,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 117,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 117,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 113,289 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 113,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 109,017 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 102,301 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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R107 CGS is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc 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 R107 CGS, 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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R107 CGS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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