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R160 RSP

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,146 mi
Last recorded135,146 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 RSP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 135,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 135,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 130,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge.

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 130,413 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge.

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 125,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on.

nearside wiper blade starting to split.

offside and nearside front indicators faded.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

rear silencer corroded.

sump leaking oil.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 125,475 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

1 centre exhaust mount in poor condition.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on.

nearside wiper blade starting to split.

offside and nearside front indicators faded.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

rear silencer corroded.

sump leaking oil.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 118,424 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high rear pads low

Fail 26 Jul 2007 118,424 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high rear pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,787 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 113,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 110,228 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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R160 RSP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R160 RSP, 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 R160 RSP registered?

R160 RSP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R160 RSP safe to buy?

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