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R354 NSO

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 NSO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 115,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 109,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 109,613 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 106,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 100,280 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Quarter panel holed

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Quarter panel holed

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer C.V. joint fouling hub

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Quarter panel holed

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,896 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

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

Plastic covers covering sills

Fail 2 Aug 2016 94,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Plastic covers covering sills

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,129 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,422 miles

signs of fuel leak at tank

Fail 5 Aug 2014 88,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of fuel leak at tank

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,232 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 78,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear discs badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,543 miles

N/S/R brake disc coroded and warped

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,352 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,566 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,499 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 49,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 43,598 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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R354 NSO is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R354 NSO, 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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R354 NSO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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