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R741 BDV

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 BDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 66,998 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/mirror tapped on

sill covers fitted

the parking brake has onlk just met the performance requirement

Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,991 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/mirror tapped on

sill covers fitted

the parking brake has onlk just met the performance requirement

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round vehical (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side's (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round vehical (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side's (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,776 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

nsf mirror has had temp repair with tape

plastic sill covers fitted making full sill assessment difficult

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 60,771 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust in poor condition

nsf mirror has had temp repair with tape

plastic sill covers fitted making full sill assessment difficult

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,085 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,715 miles

Nail in NSR tyre. Not repairable

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 53,715 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in NSR tyre. Not repairable

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 531,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,237 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,481 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 35,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,993 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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R741 BDV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R741 BDV, 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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R741 BDV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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