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R82 EGD

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,973 mi
Last recorded160,973 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 EGD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 160,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 155,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 151,597 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 148,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 148,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 144,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 144,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 130,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers are covering outer sills so that full inspection of sills not possible

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,519 miles

plastic covers are covering outer sills so that full inspection of sills not possible

Pass 30 Mar 2012 121,112 miles

Oil leak

advise center rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 121,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,559 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 90,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 81,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,574 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 72,484 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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R82 EGD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R82 EGD, 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 R82 EGD registered?

R82 EGD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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