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R429 WWC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,236 mi
Last recorded32,236 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 WWC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 32,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,967 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 31,744 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,295 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,085 miles

front no. plate cracked

handbrake lever travel long

Fail 16 Jul 2015 30,072 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front no. plate cracked

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 29,424 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,773 miles

rear tyres starting to perish/cracking.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,843 miles

front pads 50-60%worn......advise replacement before next m.o.t

indicators slightly pale.

rear tyres lightly cracked..

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,442 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 23,442 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,459 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 21,459 miles

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

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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R429 WWC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R429 WWC, 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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R429 WWC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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