CarVerify

Free Car Check

R744 BDV

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

142,759 mi
Last recorded142,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 BDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2011 142,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 133,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 133,914 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 124,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 106,858 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 106,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 92,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 92,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Honda Accord reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R744 BDV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R744 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R744 BDV?

You can check the full history of R744 BDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R744 BDV registered?

R744 BDV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R744 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 BDV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R744 BDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R744 BDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.