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R54 YPV

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,353 mi
Last recorded138,353 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 YPV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 138,353 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both (2.4.E.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror missing ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

boot does not open

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear handbrake uses more effort than offside

offside front tyre slight perishing in tread

oil sump slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight dampness around oil sump

Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,757 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside rear handbrake uses more effort than offside

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight dampness around gearbox

slight dampness around oil sump

slight movement in both front seats

Pass 9 Aug 2014 137,190 miles

damage to nearside front wing.

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

nearside mirror glass missing.

rbt park brake efficiency = 16% only just met legal requirments

Fail 7 Aug 2014 137,184 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

damage to nearside front wing.

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,517 miles

damage to nearside mirror.

slight bind in nearside front brakes.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 135,714 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

slight bind to offside rear brakes.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 134,431 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 134,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 133,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 132,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 131,229 miles

slight bind to nearside front brakes.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 130,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R54 YPV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R54 YPV, 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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R54 YPV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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