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R236 DGJ

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,750 mi
Last recorded171,750 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 171,750 miles

air bag light on

center stop light not working

corrosion to o.s.r wing

damage hole in door

exhaust blow

handbrake travel long

o.s.f tyre cracked

o.s.r. tyre close to limit

rear brake pads low and squeeking

rear bumper insecure

slight bind on n.s.r brake

Fail 25 Aug 2011 171,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

air bag light on

center stop light not working

corrosion to o.s.r wing

damage hole in door

exhaust blow

handbrake travel long

o.s.f tyre cracked

o.s.r. tyre close to limit

rear brake pads low and squeeking

rear bumper insecure

slight bind on n.s.r brake

Pass 16 Jan 2010 160,895 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 160,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 149,918 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 149,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

corrosion on brake pipes

panel damage on nearside front

perishing /wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2007 142,055 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

perishing on tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2006 131,701 miles

slight perishing and damage on tyres

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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R236 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R236 DGJ, 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 R236 DGJ registered?

R236 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R236 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 DGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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