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R368 LJU

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,860 mi
Last recorded128,860 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 128,860 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 128,747 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 18,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 18,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,273 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 115,267 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,554 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 112,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,243 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 111,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 108,780 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 108,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,190 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 102,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 92,231 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 92,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 85,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,506 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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R368 LJU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R368 LJU, 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 R368 LJU registered?

R368 LJU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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