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R45 VLX

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,644 mi
Last recorded121,644 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 VLX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 121,644 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 121,644 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 65kgf (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 104kgf (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,800 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,042 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 102,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,305 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 96,305 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,834 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 84,834 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,538 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 78,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,985 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 72,985 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear antiroll bar link rod bushs cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,969 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 68,969 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r parking brake & service brake performance very low, only just passed!

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 VLX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VLX, 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 R45 VLX registered?

R45 VLX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R45 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 VLX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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