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R19 RDB

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,565 mi
Last recorded42,565 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 RDB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,565 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,565 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 37,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,301 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,468 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 33,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 31,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 30,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brakes dragging slightly

nearside wiper poor

Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very little reserve travel on hand brake

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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R19 RDB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R19 RDB, 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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R19 RDB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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