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R235 AVG

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,602 mi
Last recorded153,602 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 AVG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 153,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect binding at some point (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 153,602 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect binding at some point (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 153,602 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect binding at some point (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 143,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front oil leak

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 143,502 miles

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

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure lens missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front oil leak

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 134,801 miles

outer sills coverd

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,340 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 131,340 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,142 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded and general surface corrosion

knocking from rear brakes,suspect brakes rusted where vehicle has been stood

Fail 10 Aug 2012 129,142 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded and general surface corrosion

knocking from rear brakes,suspect brakes rusted where vehicle has been stood

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,988 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre becoming low

Fail 18 Jul 2011 127,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre becoming low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NSF tyre perished

NSR sidelight slightly dim

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2010 125,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NSF tyre perished

NSR sidelight slightly dim

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Dec 2008 123,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,362 miles

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Front bumper not secure at mountings to o/s/f wing

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper not secure at mounting to o/s/r wing

Fail 30 Nov 2007 123,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper not secure at mountings to o/s/f wing

Front number plate cracked

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear bumper not secure at mounting to o/s/r wing

Pass 12 Dec 2006 114,566 miles

both rear tyers worn edges front brake pads low cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2005 103,741 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R235 AVG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R235 AVG, 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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R235 AVG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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