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R216 MTF

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,974 mi
Last recorded116,974 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 116,974 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,923 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 105,226 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 105,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,895 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,844 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & cracking

off side rear tyre worn inner egde

Fail 16 Sep 2010 95,844 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & cracking

off side rear tyre worn inner egde

Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,402 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low - o/s/r tyre is also offshape

Centre brake light not working

Offside front outer cv gaitor deteriorating

Offside front shock leaking

nearside rear brake rub noise but not binding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,402 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low - o/s/r tyre is also offshape

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front outer cv gaitor deteriorating

Offside front shock leaking

nearside rear brake rub noise but not binding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,541 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 43,769 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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R216 MTF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R216 MTF, 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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R216 MTF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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