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R130 GBV

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

35,980 mi
Last recorded35,980 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 GBV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 35,980 miles

Both rear sill ends corroding

Surface corrosion to all front suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2025 35,961 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 35,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,848 miles

corrosion to suspension parts

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wing corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear wing corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower pivot bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,301 miles

Offside Rear Wing corroded

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,344 miles

Offside Rear wing corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,113 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,903 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components under car

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,031 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 7 Jun 2010 22,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 18,046 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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R130 GBV is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R130 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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R130 GBV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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