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R329 NDC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,258 mi
Last recorded192,258 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 NDC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 192,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc scored inner face

Fail 25 Jun 2011 192,060 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc scored inner face

Pass 5 Jul 2010 186,804 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

BRAKE INSPECTION

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE SUPPORT RUBBER NOT CONNECTED

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

NSF TYRE WORN 2.0MM AND SPLIT IN TREAD

NSR BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND BAFFELS LOOSE

SEE TYRE REPORT

Fail 26 Jun 2010 86,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

BRAKE INSPECTION

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE SUPPORT RUBBER NOT CONNECTED

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

NSF TYRE WORN 2.0MM AND SPLIT IN TREAD

NSR BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND BAFFELS LOOSE

SEE TYRE REPORT

Pass 25 Jun 2009 181,757 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 181,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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 22 Jun 2008 173,475 miles

advise tracking

Fail 22 Jun 2008 73,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking

Pass 21 Jun 2007 165,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 134,875 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 134,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R329 NDC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R329 NDC, 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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R329 NDC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R329 NDC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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