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R146 SDP

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,765 mi
Last recorded134,765 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 SDP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 134,765 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 185/70 R14 H 2010 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal ant-slip worn smooth

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,097 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 121,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,197 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 93,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 93,713 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 86,650 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 86,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,992 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,038 miles

near side rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,887 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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R146 SDP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R146 SDP, 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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R146 SDP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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