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R153 FNB

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,814 mi
Last recorded142,814 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 FNB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 142,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 136,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 124,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 6 Aug 2012 124,660 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 6 Aug 2011 115,482 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011

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

Pass 21 May 2010 101,728 miles

Offside Front 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 rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2010 101,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 93,391 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,524 miles

front discs slightly pitted on inner edge

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2006 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front discs slightly pitted on inner edge

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

unable to check emmisions correctly due to exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2005 82,161 miles

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

brake discs have slight surface corrosion

couple of small chips in windscreen zone a

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake binding very slightly

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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R153 FNB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R153 FNB, 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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R153 FNB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R153 FNB safe to buy?

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