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R657 CTW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,757 mi
Last recorded77,757 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 CTW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,757 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre inner wall perished/damaged

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

Temperory fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 77,757 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre inner wall perished/damaged

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

Temperory fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,139 miles

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

osr tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,139 miles

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

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

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,776 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre slightly deteriorated

osr tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,689 miles

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

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

nsr tyre slightly deteriorated

osr tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,681 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,681 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 47,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 40,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,270 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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R657 CTW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R657 CTW, 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 R657 CTW registered?

R657 CTW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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