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R799 DNW

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,292 mi
Last recorded138,292 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 DNW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 138,292 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 136,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 136,262 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,341 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 132,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 130,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 126,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 122,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,779 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,588 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 107,022 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake overhaul outer sills not checked due to mouldings

Fail 22 Oct 2009 106,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake overhaul outer sills not checked due to mouldings

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,810 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake service

Fail 31 Oct 2008 100,810 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake service

Fail 25 Oct 2007 93,215 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake service

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,215 miles

brake service

Fail 20 Oct 2006 87,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake overhaul

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake overhaul

Pass 24 Oct 2005 80,468 miles

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

off side wash jet poor recomend brake service

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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R799 DNW is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R799 DNW, 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 R799 DNW registered?

R799 DNW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R799 DNW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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