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R583 EKG

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 EKG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 117,487 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 117,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 97,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air bag light on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,731 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 81,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both outer cv boots perished starting to split

Fail 8 Aug 2009 81,659 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise both outer cv boots perished starting to split

Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,116 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 72,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 17 Dec 2005 68,365 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on outer edge

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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R583 EKG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R583 EKG, 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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R583 EKG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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