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R376 GCW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,827 mi
Last recorded55,827 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 GCW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,323 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Extensive surface corrosion to underbody but not affecting testable items

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Scratch on screen but not badly affecting drivers view

Fail 25 Oct 2016 50,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Extensive surface corrosion to underbody but not affecting testable items

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Scratch on screen but not badly affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,275 miles

Covers over sills and wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check

Extensive surface corrosion to underbody but not affecting any testable items

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Rear o/s brake binding slightly

Scratch on screen but not badly affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,267 miles

Covers over sills and wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check

Slight scratch on windscreen but not badly affecting drivers view

Fail 28 Oct 2014 48,267 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)

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

Covers over sills and wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT requirements but n/s reads slightly low

Slight scratch on windscreen but not badly affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,057 miles

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery leaking onto o/s front chassis-needs cleaning off in order to prevent corrosion

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,695 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,189 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,189 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 42,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 36,326 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 36,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R376 GCW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R376 GCW, 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 R376 GCW registered?

R376 GCW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R376 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 GCW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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