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R461 JTW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,630 mi
Last recorded135,630 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 JTW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 135,630 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 135,597 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 121,865 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 106,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 102,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,188 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 97,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,564 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,562 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,357 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 109,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,044 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 59,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 59,406 miles

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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R461 JTW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R461 JTW, 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 R461 JTW registered?

R461 JTW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R461 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 JTW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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