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R166 HGH

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,216 mi
Last recorded196,216 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 HGH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 196,216 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

lens tape repair to the n/s/r lens

n/s mirror not fully secure

rear brake discs corroded,o/s back plate broken

Fail 9 Dec 2011 196,134 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever travel long

lens tape repair to the n/s/r lens

n/s mirror not fully secure

rear brake discs corroded,o/s back plate broken

Pass 8 Dec 2010 189,182 miles

temporary repair on rear exhaust silencer joint

Fail 29 Nov 2010 189,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The offside front wiper blade is broken.

The rear silencer is blowing from a non standard joint.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 180,446 miles

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2009 180,402 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

imbalance of 50% between rear brakes

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 168,299 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2008 168,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

imbalance of 36% beween rear brakes

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn close to legal minimum of 1.6mm

rear discs corroded

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 156,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front numberplate cracked

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2006 142,236 miles

Advise front tyres 195 65 15,rear tyres 185 65 15

Advise handbrake travel

Advise nearside mirror arm taped up

Advise rear exhaust pipe corroded

Advise unable to inspect outer sills,plastic cocers fitted

Advise windscreen chipped in zone 'B' approx 25mm long

Pass 24 Nov 2005 127,359 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 127,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R166 HGH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R166 HGH, 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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R166 HGH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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