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R402 JDG

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 JDG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,797 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both brake pads low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both brake pads low

Fail 17 Jan 2020 97,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake tight when turned by hand

Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear tyre down to 3 mm at inner side

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,707 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,707 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,847 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2015 82,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,515 miles

rusty exhaust back box

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,685 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,931 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,475 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,435 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 62,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,976 miles

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,046 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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R402 JDG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R402 JDG, 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 R402 JDG registered?

R402 JDG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R402 JDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 JDG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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