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R652 RLY

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,129 mi
Last recorded122,129 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 RLY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,129 miles

Both Rear Wheel Arch is damaged Caused by Corrosion

Both front Wipers is Smearing

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front reflectore is damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 121,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine oil exceed a maximum level

Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 120,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 120,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 119,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 119,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 118,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 116,700 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 109,960 miles

ADVICE;THE CONDITION OF STEERING WHEEL RIM IS DETERIORATED.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 101,781 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 101,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ADVICE.OFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT AND NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL DUST COVERS SLIGHTLY INSECURED.

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

Pass 22 May 2006 93,233 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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R652 RLY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R652 RLY, 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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R652 RLY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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