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R737 JVW

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 JVW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,118 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,118 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,528 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 98,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,020 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,408 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 89,357 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,359 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 82,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,104 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 65,449 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 65,449 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 56,795 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 56,795 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 48,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,017 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,457 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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R737 JVW is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R737 JVW, 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 R737 JVW registered?

R737 JVW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R737 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 JVW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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