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R243 TJO

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,212 mi
Last recorded85,212 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,212 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,212 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,725 miles

cam belt kits due at 60,000mls or 5years

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,174 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,812 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,604 miles

temporary cap fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 36,188 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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R243 TJO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R243 TJO, 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 R243 TJO registered?

R243 TJO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R243 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 TJO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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