CarVerify

Free Car Check

R816 KKX

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,417 mi
Last recorded69,417 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 KKX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 69,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 67,784 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 65,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 65,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,111 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 60,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,151 miles

corrosion on bottom of offside rear wheel arch adjacant to sill.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,163 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 51,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Honda Accord reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R816 KKX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R816 KKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R816 KKX?

You can check the full history of R816 KKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R816 KKX registered?

R816 KKX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R816 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 KKX shows 18 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.

Does R816 KKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R816 KKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.