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R337 RSM

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,150 mi
Last recorded110,150 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 RSM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 103,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 103,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 94,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 94,405 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 81,130 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 12 May 2012 81,130 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 May 2011 63,756 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear back plates corroded,Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 19 May 2010 49,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 49,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,197 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 24,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 24,365 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 21,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,419 miles

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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R337 RSM is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R337 RSM, 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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R337 RSM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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