MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
windscreen has light scratches all over
Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres worn on the inner and outer edges edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres worn on the inner and outer edges edges (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres worn on the inner and outer edges edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres worn on the inner and outer edges edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear high level stop light inop
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear high level stop light inop
underside of vehicle in general has light corrosion
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
underside of vehicle in general has light corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake discs corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both front track control ,arms heavy corrosion
both rear flexi hoses corroded
possible water leak radiator
power steering pipe nr rad corroded
rear suspension components corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both front track control arms heavily corroded
both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded
power steering pipe near radiator corroded
rear suspension components corroded
water loss radiator area
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake discs corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both front track control arms heavily corroded
both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded
power steering pipe near radiator corroded
rear suspension components corroded
water loss radiator area
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
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R551 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R551 YDM, 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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R551 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 September 1997.
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