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R663 MSR

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 MSR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 127,268 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes front to rear excessivly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 127,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes front to rear excessivly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 123,321 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s/r b/disc corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 123,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s/r b/disc corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 116,804 miles

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

srs warning light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,660 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 112,654 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

indicators showing slight white light to rear

rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 107,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

indicators showing slight white light to rear

rear brake discs pitted

rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,483 miles

brake pipes hidden by plastic guards and fuel tank cannot be checked for condition.

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,482 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

brake pipes hidden by plastic guards and fuel tank cannot be checked for condition.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,447 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

slight corrosion on all brake pipes †brake pipes under plastic guards cannot be seen and checked for condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,587 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R663 MSR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R663 MSR, 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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R663 MSR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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