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R780 HUB

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 HUB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,347 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 94,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,995 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

n/s/f driveshaft nut not knocked over onto driveshaft

n/s/r brake backplate heavily coroded

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,059 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,095 miles

srs light on

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,253 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 61,054 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear high level stop light in rear screen does not work, (high level stop light in rear spoiler does).

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear high level stop light in rear screen does not work, (high level stop light in rear spoiler does).

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,834 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

no locking wheel nut ! ? (wheels have not been removed).

spare tyre worn & cracking.

wiper blades worn.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,834 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

no locking wheel nut ! ? (wheels have not been removed).

spare tyre worn & cracking.

wiper blades worn.

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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R780 HUB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R780 HUB, 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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R780 HUB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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