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R351 KLJ

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,108 mi
Last recorded68,108 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 KLJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight footbrake travel /spongy

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,004 miles

slight footbrake travel ,spongy

Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,986 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,934 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s h/brake only just sufficient

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,284 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,949 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,328 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight h/brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,328 miles

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

slight h/brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 62,930 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,990 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 60,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,924 miles

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

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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R351 KLJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R351 KLJ, 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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What year was R351 KLJ registered?

R351 KLJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R351 KLJ safe to buy?

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