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R127 DGJ

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,274 mi
Last recorded130,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 130,274 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

air bag light on

chip in n/s front windscreen

hand brake reading only 16%

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2008 130,274 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

air bag light on

chip in n/s front windscreen

hand brake reading only 16%

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2007 119,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

travel on hand brake

Pass 31 Jul 2007 119,466 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

travel on hand brake

Pass 27 Jul 2006 108,190 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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 8 Aug 2005 96,950 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 96,886 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2005 96,668 miles

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

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise rear of car damaged

advvise sills are covered

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DGJ, 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 DGJ registered?

R127 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R127 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 DGJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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