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R432 KJT

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,615 mi
Last recorded103,615 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 KJT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front tyres bald /worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

oil around steering rack/pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,908 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2013 88,908 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,458 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,778 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,438 miles

n/s rear tyre low on tread and o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2010 81,403 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre low on tread and o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,858 miles

Hand brake lever close to no reserve travel

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,218 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Aug 2006 66,375 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cut and nail in tread

o/s rear tyre low on tread n/s rear tyre on legal limit

travel on handbrake

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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R432 KJT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R432 KJT, 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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R432 KJT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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