MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.C STOPLIGHT INOP.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.C STOPLIGHT INOP.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.C STOPLIGHT INOP.CORROSION-MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA/R ARCHES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.RACK WET.TYRES O/S/R+N/S/R EDGE WORN.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.C STOPLIGHT INOP.CORROSION-MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA/R ARCHES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.RACK WET.TYRES O/S/R+N/S/R EDGE WORN.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.P.A.S.RESERVOIR AREA WET.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.OIL LEAKS.
MINOR DISTORTION N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.N/S/F C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR BIND O/S/F WHEEL.
MINOR DISTORTION N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.N/S/F C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR BIND O/S/F WHEEL.
DAMAGE F REG PLATE.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.CERROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMNPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.MINOR BIND O/S/F WHEEL.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DAMAGE F REG PLATE.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.CERROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMNPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.MINOR BIND O/S/F WHEEL.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.GENERAL CORROSION.P.A.S LEAKS?LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
SLIGHT GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION SLIGHT BIND ALL BRAKES
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
SLIGHT GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION SLIGHT BIND ALL BRAKES
GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R BRAKE DRAG
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R BRAKE DRAG
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 R242 AAC, 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 R242 AAC registered?
R242 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R242 AAC safe to buy?
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