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R711 WVW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,355 mi
Last recorded178,355 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 WVW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 178,355 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 178,354 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint this is about to seperate completly (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 174,000 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 174,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,561 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wearing edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 163,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wearing edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 144,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 144,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 130,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 130,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 117,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 117,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 108,438 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,947 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,412 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADING

Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,412 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADING

Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,836 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 73,836 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,787 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 67,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 61,945 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R711 WVW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R711 WVW, 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 R711 WVW registered?

R711 WVW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R711 WVW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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