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R359 EGE

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

253,683 mi
Last recorded253,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 EGE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 253,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

srs light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 248,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

high level stoplamp not working

offside rear outer wheelarch corroded

sill covers fitted

srs(airbag)light on

temporary repair to o/s rear outer sill/ lower wheelarch

windscreen washers poor and wipers smearing

Fail 23 Dec 2010 248,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level stoplamp not working

offside rear outer wheelarch corroded

sill covers fitted

srs(airbag)light on

windscreen washers poor and wipers smearing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 244,173 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 240,441 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 240,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 234,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 213,345 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 190,860 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 190,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R359 EGE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R359 EGE, 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 R359 EGE registered?

R359 EGE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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