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R778 XWO

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,810 mi
Last recorded161,810 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 XWO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 161,810 miles

Front TO REAR FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 161,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line pass (3.5.1i)

all brake back plates corroding away

all suspension rubbers perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 160,411 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 156,912 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both sides rear brake discs corrodded on inner surfaces reducing braking area

both sides rear indicators fading to white

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 149,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

both sides rear indicators fading to white

rust at offside wheel arch section

Pass 13 Jul 2012 144,721 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

exhaust blow starting on rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Aug 2011 137,634 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 137,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,791 miles

tyre wear started on both fronts

both rear back brake plates rusting away

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

strong advice n/s/r outer brake pad wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Fail 14 Jul 2010 126,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep and tyre wearing low in tread

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,793 miles

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

handbrake high

high level brake light not working

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to offside rear lower wheel arch

Fail 24 Jul 2009 108,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

high level brake light not working

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to offside rear lower wheel arch

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,383 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,342 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 89,794 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate weathered

sils covered. unable to check

Pass 6 Aug 2005 74,325 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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R778 XWO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R778 XWO, 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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R778 XWO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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