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R385 NDC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

12,070 mi
Last recorded12,070 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 NDC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,070 miles

poor handbrake

Fail 5 Sep 2009 12,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 116,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 115,940 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 101,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

parking brake approaching end of reserve travel

Fail 13 Aug 2007 101,891 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 101,891 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r discs are corroded.

n/s/r tyre is perished no cords evident at this stage.

o/s/r tyre perished no cords evident at this stage.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,082 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 87,081 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R385 NDC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R385 NDC, 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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R385 NDC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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