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R691 NDV

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,195 mi
Last recorded189,195 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 NDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 189,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 189,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 182,431 miles

Exhuast flexi pipe damaged and hanger broken.

Oil leak

Unable to fully check rear seat belts.

Wiring harness on o/s/f chassis leg corroded through.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 182,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhuast flexi pipe damaged and hanger broken.

Oil leak

Unable to fully check rear seat belts.

Wiring harness on o/s/f chassis leg corroded through.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 174,355 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 174,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 174,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inside faces

both rear swivel arm front mounting bushes starting to separate

catalitic convertor joint flanges in poor condition

fuel filler pipe in poor condition

high level brake light inop

offside rear brake squeal

Pass 3 Nov 2010 169,569 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 169,565 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

corrosion both front brake discs

corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2009 167,175 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 167,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 159,522 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED .

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED .

REAR TYRES WORN .

Pass 29 Oct 2007 142,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 123,306 miles

N/S/F - 2MM †O/S/F - 3MM †O/S/R - 2MM †N/S/R - 2MM

front to rear brake pipes corroded .

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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R691 NDV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R691 NDV, 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 R691 NDV registered?

R691 NDV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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