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R225 TUJ

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,418 mi
Last recorded173,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 TUJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 173,418 miles

Both rear calipers very corroded

Corrosion in both rear door shuts to sill

Exhaust back box and tailpipe hanging on O/S rear suspension arm when car slightly lifted

Front Exhaust mounting defective on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck leading to rank heavily corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar bush missing

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Washer jet one hole blocked but still clearing screen ok

Rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 168,960 miles

Corrosion in Nearside and Offside rear door shut

General rear suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 168,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion in Nearside and Offside rear door shut

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

General rear suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 163,086 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 163,071 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 162,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 185,626 miles

Rear both tyres low on tread and perished

Fail 19 Sep 2016 158,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear both tyres low on tread and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 154,019 miles

All four shock absorber have slight misting

Pass 15 Sep 2014 145,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,516 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 139,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 128,353 miles

1.battery insecure 2.exhaust system corroded 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 128,353 miles

1.battery insecure 2.exhaust system corroded 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,035 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 120,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 113,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 111,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 104,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,547 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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R225 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R225 TUJ, 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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R225 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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