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R41 VUX

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,583 mi
Last recorded78,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 VUX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to varius areas of bodywork / sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to varius areas of bodywork / sill covers fitted

wiper rubbers split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

verious pannel damage to vechile

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

verious pannel damage to vechile

Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut to o/s/f tyre wall

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,698 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

cut to o/s/f tyre wall

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

high travel in hand brake lever indicating adjustment required

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre small cut in sidewall

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2009 69,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre small cut in sidewall

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baby seat not clipped into belt o/s/r

corrotion to both rear wings

slight inbalance to o/s rear foot brake effort

Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrotion to both rear wings

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baby seat not clipped into belt o/s/r

slight inbalance to o/s rear foot brake effort

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,530 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,599 miles

front reg plate cracked

minor side wall cuts to n/s/f tyre

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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R41 VUX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R41 VUX, 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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R41 VUX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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