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R432 UUJ

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,292 mi
Last recorded102,292 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 UUJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,292 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn low

Rear bake plates corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 102,291 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn low

Rear bake plates corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,178 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside front tyre getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight brake bind on Nearside rear

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 102,178 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Nearside front tyre getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight brake bind on Nearside rear

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,990 miles

All cv and ball joint boots perished leaking-grease

Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

All cv and ball joint boots perished leaking-grease

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,583 miles

front top ball joint boots perished

front tyres inner sidewalls split

outer cv boots perished

Fail 3 Aug 2015 99,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front top ball joint boots perished

front tyres inner sidewalls split

outer cv boots perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,896 miles

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

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

back plates corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 97,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

back plates corroded

h/brake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,058 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,581 miles

ball joint rubbers perished

front cv boots leaking slightly

front tyres split slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,557 miles

both rear tyres have low tread.

slight leakage from small end of the o/s outer c v boot.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,958 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 86,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,703 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 UUJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R432 UUJ, 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 UUJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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