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R177 KUT

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,140 mi
Last recorded131,140 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 KUT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,140 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 130,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 130,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,740 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,181 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,365 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,848 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,921 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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R177 KUT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R177 KUT, 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 R177 KUT registered?

R177 KUT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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