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R622 DBJ

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,788 mi
Last recorded97,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 DBJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 97,788 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 96,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lamp unit (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 95,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 92,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,912 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 89,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,502 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,586 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,359 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 80,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,878 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 78,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,668 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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R622 DBJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R622 DBJ, 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 R622 DBJ registered?

R622 DBJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R622 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 DBJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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