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R590 DNJ

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,158 mi
Last recorded106,158 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 106,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 106,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,356 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,338 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 94,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,092 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2012 9,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 67,859 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 61,386 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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R590 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R590 DNJ, 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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What year was R590 DNJ registered?

R590 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R590 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 DNJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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