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R64 BLK

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 BLK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,298 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,957 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 112,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 110,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,807 miles

near side body dameage

Fail 25 Sep 2013 106,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

near side body dameage

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 102,173 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,745 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2011 99,741 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs rusty

unable to see front brake pads may be wearing thin

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 77,103 miles

Spare Tyre Misssing !!!

Fail 6 May 2010 77,103 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare Tyre Misssing !!!

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,983 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 55,107 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small chip in windscreen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Long travel handbrake.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,946 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,321 miles

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO TREAD INDICATORS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,703 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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R64 BLK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R64 BLK, 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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R64 BLK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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