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R463 AAC

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 127,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked near rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chalked 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chalked 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,493 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 104,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (can't see clearly) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 95,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded inner faces

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2018 95,638 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded inner faces

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,180 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 83,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,050 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle missing (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,166 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,429 miles

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on edge

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on edge

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,048 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,555 miles

Steering Wheel Material Loose.

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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R463 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R463 AAC, 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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R463 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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