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R787 FHU

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

150,738 mi
Last recorded150,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 FHU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2012 150,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

extensive corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

fuel lines and brake ferrels corroding

minor exhaust leak at manifold

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 144,611 miles

extensive underbody and suspension corrosion//petrol tank support straps corroded//offside rear tyre worn too limits//rear brake disc corroded and worn //

Fail 1 Feb 2011 144,601 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

extensive underbody and suspension corrosion//petrol tank support straps corroded//offside rear tyre worn too limits//rear brake disc corroded and worn //

Pass 16 Feb 2010 139,674 miles

corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/r tyre nearing tread bar indicaters

rear brake dics pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2010 139,674 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/r tyre nearing tread bar indicaters

rear brake dics pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2009 133,443 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2009 133,443 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 127,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 127,303 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded//rear trailing arm bushes perished /petrol tank straps corroded/nearside front tyre on limits/rear brake pipes corroded/front exhaust in poor condition//

Pass 9 Feb 2007 117,839 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 117,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 107,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 107,239 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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R787 FHU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 R787 FHU, 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 R787 FHU registered?

R787 FHU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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