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R453 TJO

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,061 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 79,061 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,311 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,031 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,609 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,027 miles

centre upper stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,266 miles

travel at parking brake lever

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 61,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

travel at hand brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,957 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 47,956 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)

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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R453 TJO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R453 TJO, 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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What year was R453 TJO registered?

R453 TJO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R453 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 TJO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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