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R118 GBV

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,675 mi
Last recorded141,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 GBV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 141,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SRS light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 140,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts in both rear tyres and perishing

high level brake light not working

nearside rear seat belt freying

nearside rear tyre 2mm around edges

Fail 28 Jun 2010 140,209 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts in both rear tyres and perishing

high level brake light not working

nearside rear seat belt freying

nearside rear tyre 2mm around edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 135,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 128,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 128,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 112,060 miles

front tyres close to 1.6mm min tread depth

handbrake lever travel just servicable

screws in near side rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2006 112,045 miles

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

front tyres close to min tread depth

handbrake lever travel just servicable

screws in near side rear tyre

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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R118 GBV is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R118 GBV, 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 R118 GBV registered?

R118 GBV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R118 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 GBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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