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R321 GAT

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,979 mi
Last recorded164,979 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 GAT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 164,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,483 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 164,482 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 164,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 164,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 163,535 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 163,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 162,794 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 162,794 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front top ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2014 157,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front top ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2013 148,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 136,103 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 136,103 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,771 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 125,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,133 miles

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 4 Nov 2010 109,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF head lamp lense cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2009 99,457 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF head lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake in need of adjustment,still has reserve travel.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,606 miles

handbrake in need of adjustment,but still has reserve travel.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 60,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 59,772 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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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R321 GAT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R321 GAT, 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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R321 GAT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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