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R781 HKX

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 HKX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,393 miles

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

srs warning light stays on

Fail 3 Jun 2010 106,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

srs warning light stays on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearsid front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc backing plate slight corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 104,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearsid front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc backing plate slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 101,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

srs light stays on

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2008 101,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

srs light stays on

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 98,850 miles

Oil leak

srs liht stays on

Pass 16 May 2006 97,513 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 97,512 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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R781 HKX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R781 HKX, 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 R781 HKX registered?

R781 HKX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R781 HKX safe to buy?

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