MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour LENS BROKEN SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER C V GAITER (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc DRIVE SHAFT GAITER (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WORN BLADE (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour LIGHT LENS UNIT BROKEN SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split GAITER SPLIT TO OUTER END (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER /OUTER EDGE OF TREAD WORN 185/70 14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE WORN (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate TOO DIM (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BAD OIL LEAK
Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R42 TOJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R42 TOJ, 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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R42 TOJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 August 1997.
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