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R671 BGU

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

147,721 mi
Last recorded147,721 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 BGU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 147,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Considerabl free travel on handbrake.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Oil leak evident at steering rack .

Rear discs badly corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,775 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 143,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

osf door started to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2009 138,477 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 138,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 125,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 125,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 111,001 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 111,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,625 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 96,625 miles

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

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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R671 BGU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R671 BGU, 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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R671 BGU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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