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R250 BWO

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

187,380 mi
Last recorded187,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 BWO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 187,380 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 187,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 177,955 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 177,955 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 164,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 153,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 153,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 147,181 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 147,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 142,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 146,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 139,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 121,198 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 121,187 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 112,573 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 112,573 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 105,450 miles

drive shaft gaiters perishing

handbrake poor

Pass 28 Jul 2006 100,539 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 100,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R250 BWO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver 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 R250 BWO, 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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R250 BWO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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