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R175 MJF

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 MJF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 119,055 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,850 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 114,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,406 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 111,406 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel arches have slight corrosion but still no serious sharp edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,536 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,846 miles

middle high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2007 86,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 82,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 76,271 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 76,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R175 MJF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R175 MJF, 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 R175 MJF registered?

R175 MJF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R175 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 MJF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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