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R127 CMA

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,942 mi
Last recorded188,942 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 CMA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 188,942 miles

Both front tyres very close to legal limit.

Centre brake lamp not working.

Front brake pads low.

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 188,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres very close to legal limit.

Centre brake lamp not working.

Front brake pads low.

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 177,918 miles

FRont number plate cracked

Head lamp beam image slightly blurred

Near side rear tyre on limit and wearing unevenly, advise replaced

Off side front indicator pale

Off side rear tyre very close to limit and wearing unevenly, advise replaced

Over sills fitted

Small chip/crack in wind screen out side swept area

Fail 15 Nov 2013 177,916 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRont number plate cracked

Head lamp beam image slightly blurred

Near side rear tyre on limit and wearing unevenly, advise replaced

Off side front indicator pale

Off side rear tyre very close to limit and wearing unevenly, advise replaced

Over sills fitted

Small chip/crack in wind screen out side swept area

Pass 21 Nov 2012 167,724 miles

3rd brake lamp not working.

Corrosion starting offside rear wheel arch to sill step.

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Very slight blow rear exhaust box.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 167,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

3rd brake lamp not working.

Corrosion starting offside rear wheel arch to sill step.

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Very slight blow rear exhaust box.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 155,104 miles

Both front tyres wearing at edges.

Front number plate cracked.

Plastic oversills fitted.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 144,852 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 144,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 143,698 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 143,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 141,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 141,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 138,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 134,340 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 134,340 miles

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

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

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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R127 CMA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R127 CMA, 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 R127 CMA registered?

R127 CMA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R127 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 CMA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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