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R234 UKJ

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,876 mi
Last recorded85,876 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 UKJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,876 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

N/S/R inner door sill corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

N/S/R inner door sill corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,596 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inspection of outer sills restricted by plastic covers

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,040 miles

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

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

inspection of outer sill panels resrticted by fitment of plastic panels

Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,040 miles

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

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

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

inspection of outer sill panels resrticted by fitment of plastic panels

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,013 miles

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

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

inspection of outer sills restricted by plastic sill panels

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,058 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,206 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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R234 UKJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R234 UKJ, 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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R234 UKJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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