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R277 FTY

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,164 mi
Last recorded172,164 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 FTY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 172,164 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 172,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 170,292 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 170,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

exhaust blowing slightly from joint

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2013 167,301 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 167,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 164,108 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 164,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 159,855 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Nov 2011 159,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 155,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 155,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust front mounting broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 152,867 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

exhaust blowing slightly

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2009 152,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroding

exhaust blowing slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 149,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in o/s and n/s/r top wishbone bushes

play in o/s steering trackrod

Fail 24 Nov 2008 149,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in o/s and n/s/r top wishbone bushes

play in o/s steering trackrod

Pass 24 Nov 2007 145,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 145,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 141,744 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 141,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly warped and corroded

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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R277 FTY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R277 FTY, 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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R277 FTY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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