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R389 OAO

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,046 mi
Last recorded125,046 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 OAO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 125,046 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,292 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak engine area

slight drag on n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,041 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,280 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 111,280 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,830 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 103,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,290 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,323 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,249 miles

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

hand brake on limit for reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,961 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 91,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,839 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R389 OAO is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R389 OAO, 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 R389 OAO registered?

R389 OAO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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