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R785 TKJ

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,969 mi
Last recorded121,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 TKJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 121,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 117,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 113,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,358 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 110,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 107,061 miles

both front & offside rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,948 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 87,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R785 TKJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R785 TKJ, 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 R785 TKJ registered?

R785 TKJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R785 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 TKJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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