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R794 HKX

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,819 mi
Last recorded185,819 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 HKX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 185,819 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes backplates corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pads low

unable to check rear seatbacks or seatbelts

Pass 14 Oct 2014 178,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 178,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 172,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 165,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 157,008 miles

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 19 Oct 2011 157,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 27 Oct 2010 149,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 149,041 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 132,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 126,245 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 117,211 miles

n/s/f tyre is close to limits †slight bind to n/s/r wheel

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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R794 HKX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R794 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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R794 HKX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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