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R557 YNB

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,148 mi
Last recorded125,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 YNB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2015 125,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,539 miles

Both rear wheels slightly bidding.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,695 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 119,338 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 114,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,866 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,936 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 104,911 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 104,911 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 100,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 100,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,089 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 97,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 93,075 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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R557 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R557 YNB, 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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R557 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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