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R494 CDV

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,604 mi
Last recorded142,604 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 CDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 142,604 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel/wheel arch is corroded, neither a prescribed area, sharp or excessive.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel/wheel arch is corroded, neither a prescribed area, sharp or excessive.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,735 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 126,693 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,678 miles

exhaust rubbers weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 121,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Aug 2014 117,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

oil level low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,849 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 113,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,856 miles

Oil leak

slight binding to both front wheels

slight exhaust blow

Fail 3 Aug 2012 109,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight binding to both front wheels

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jul 2011 105,858 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,878 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Aug 2010 103,878 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,394 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,569 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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R494 CDV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R494 CDV, 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 R494 CDV registered?

R494 CDV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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