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R356 FFE

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,827 mi
Last recorded103,827 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 FFE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack pinion area (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to outer sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,846 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,846 miles

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

Emissions not tested low oil (7.3.A.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to top (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 98,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to top (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,389 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,160 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,529 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 88,529 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,301 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,165 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 5 Feb 2008 69,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,230 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 64,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,240 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges at 2mm

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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R356 FFE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R356 FFE, 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 R356 FFE registered?

R356 FFE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R356 FFE shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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