MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S inner c/v boot deteriorated.Plastic sill covers.Slightly long handbrake travel.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S inner c/v boot deteriorated.Plastic sill covers.Slightly long handbrake travel.
Slightly long hand brake travel.Centre stop lamp inoperative but no wiring visible.Corroded o/s/r back plate.N/S/R worn inner edge ,,o/s/r worn outer edge.
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Slightly long hand brake travel.Centre stop lamp inoperative but no wiring visible.Corroded o/s/r back plate.N/S/R worn inner edge ,,o/s/r worn outer edge.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
n/s door mirror loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
S.R.S. LIGHT ON DASH.
oil leak
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R293 VVU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R293 VVU, 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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R293 VVU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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