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R581 NBM

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 NBM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted, unable to see sills structure

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,846 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Exhaust rubber mount broken, but exhaust still secure

Front and rear suspension components corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,449 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 96,449 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 94,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,976 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 92,976 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,702 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,677 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Slight body damage to nearside front

Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Slight body damage to nearside front

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,520 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Front suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight body damage to offside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,963 miles

Both front suspension upper ball-joint boots deteriorated.

Both rear suspension front bushes deteriorated.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,095 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,801 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 80,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,803 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,134 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 70,134 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,667 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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R581 NBM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R581 NBM, 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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R581 NBM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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