MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,362 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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.
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
oil low
rear plate
wipers
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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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?
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