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R315 RSB

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,189 mi
Last recorded122,189 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 RSB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 122,189 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear wheel arches (both)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 122,189 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear wheel arches (both)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 114,497 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 105,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 105,184 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 94,533 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 93,910 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,407 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 81,407 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 77,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,549 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 73,549 miles

Offside Rear 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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R315 RSB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R315 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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R315 RSB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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