MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front outer c.v gaiters perishing and weak
offside rear tyre close to the legal limit and prishing
offside rear wheel/brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front outer c.v gaiters perishing and weak
offside rear tyre close to the legal limit and prishing
offside rear wheel/brake binding slightly
front tyres wearing on edges and cracking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres wearing on edges and cracking
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/f tyre has split in the tread
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R163 DGK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R163 DGK, 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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R163 DGK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 1997.
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