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R205 TJO

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,804 mi
Last recorded116,804 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,641 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,388 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 111,333 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,776 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 98,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,516 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 93,512 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 88,897 miles

exhaust weak in places

front outer gaiters perished

front tyres wearing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,849 miles

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

rear tyres wearing

Fail 2 Mar 2007 83,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

parking brake travel high

rear tyres wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,149 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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R205 TJO is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R205 TJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R205 TJO?

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What year was R205 TJO registered?

R205 TJO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R205 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 TJO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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