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R841 BMA

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,679 mi
Last recorded59,679 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 BMA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,679 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded and back box has a temperery repaire

nearside rear tyre cracking recommend replacement

nearside rear wheel makes a scrapeing noise when rotated ,recommend further inspection

offside rear wheel slight drag ,recommend further inspection

rear centre brake light has been disconected

Fail 11 Aug 2014 56,404 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perrished and cracking recommend replacement

exhaust corroded and back box has a temperery repaire

nearside rear wheel makes a scrapeing noise when rotated ,recommend further inspection

offside rear wheel slight drag ,recommend further inspection

rear centre brake light has been disconected

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,060 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 53,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,538 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 51,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,454 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 50,454 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Not all centre stop lamp functioning

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,604 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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R841 BMA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R841 BMA, 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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R841 BMA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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