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R602 GYJ

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,192 mi
Last recorded167,192 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 GYJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 167,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 141,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 141,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2012 115,032 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 115,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,598 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,732 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,292 miles

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

O/S/F in dicator lens cracked

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,783 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 82,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 78,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front no. plate poor condition

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 78,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front no. plate poor condition

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,877 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 73,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 69,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 69,713 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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R602 GYJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R602 GYJ, 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 R602 GYJ registered?

R602 GYJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R602 GYJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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