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R226 LJK

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,717 mi
Last recorded56,717 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 LJK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,717 miles

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

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

advise all discs corroded and front pads appear low

advise battery insecure

advise damage to nsr door and wing ( no sharp edges )

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise long travel on handbrake

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise poor washer performance

advise rear tyres worn low and are slightly mishapen

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2010 56,717 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise oil leak on engine

advise supension bushes perishing

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

advise both rear tyres wearing low and are slightly out of shape

advise brake discs heavily corroded

advise general corrosion taking effect

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,199 miles

Nearside rear seat belt reel not smooth in operation when retracting.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,199 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear seat belt reel not smooth in operation when retracting.

Offside wiper rubber slightly split.

Suspect offside rear brake pads worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear seat belt not smooth in operation when retracting.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Wipers could be better.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,864 miles

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

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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R226 LJK is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R226 LJK, 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 R226 LJK registered?

R226 LJK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R226 LJK safe to buy?

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