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R273 RSB

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 RSB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2014 123,661 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,498 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion o/s/r w/arch

Pass 28 Nov 2011 109,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 105,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both cv boots perrished

front discs pitted

near side mirror cracked

near side rear tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear wheel arch rusty

rear discs pitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 105,026 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both cv boots perrished

front discs pitted

near side mirror cracked

near side rear tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side rear wheel arch rusty

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 102,005 miles

n/side mirror lens cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2009 102,005 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/side mirror lens cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,007 miles

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2008 99,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2008 96,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,463 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 94,463 miles

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

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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R273 RSB 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 58.3%.

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 R273 RSB, 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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R273 RSB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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