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R45 MMO

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 MMO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 110,172 miles

rear brake pads worn very low !

rear brake discs corroding

very slight free play/lift in n/s/f suspension lower balljoint

Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads worn very low !

very slight free play/lift in n/s/f suspension lower balljoint

Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,401 miles

all discs corroded rears worse

both cvj boots heavily perished

long h/brake travel

Fail 20 Nov 2009 101,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all discs corroded rears worse

both cvj boots heavily perished

brake warning light on

front pads low

long h/brake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,307 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and tread depth low on inner edge (2mm)

outer c.v. gaiters worn and beginning to split

Fail 6 Aug 2008 97,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and tread depth low on inner edge (2mm)

outer c.v. gaiters worn and beginning to split

Pass 19 Jul 2007 92,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,014 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 85,940 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 85,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R45 MMO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R45 MMO, 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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R45 MMO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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