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R393 PCJ

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,480 mi
Last recorded70,480 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 PCJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all over slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2018 65,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,338 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,453 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,738 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,021 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,727 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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R393 PCJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R393 PCJ, 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 R393 PCJ registered?

R393 PCJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R393 PCJ safe to buy?

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