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R52 VLX

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,362 mi
Last recorded120,362 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 VLX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 120,362 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

SRS light on indicating a problem

Fail 15 Nov 2012 120,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

SRS light on indicating a problem

Fail 3 Oct 2011 110,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.O/S/F+N/S/F TOP BELL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT-WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,935 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.O/S/F+N/S/F TOP BELL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT-WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 107,405 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 107,405 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Oct 2009 102,189 miles

oil low

rear plate

wipers

Pass 12 May 2008 98,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 May 2008 98,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2007 92,151 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 92,151 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 84,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 84,464 miles

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)

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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R52 VLX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R52 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 R52 VLX registered?

R52 VLX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R52 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 VLX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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