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R671 RLY

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,567 mi
Last recorded51,567 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 RLY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,567 miles

Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 151,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,564 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,780 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 31,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,515 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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R671 RLY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R671 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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R671 RLY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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