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R14 DJH

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 DJH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,440 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 62,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,345 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,648 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,648 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,962 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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R14 DJH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R14 DJH, 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 R14 DJH registered?

R14 DJH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R14 DJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 DJH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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