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R853 DMB

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,526 mi
Last recorded135,526 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 DMB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 135,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 127,253 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 127,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,475 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 117,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 109,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 109,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 101,682 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 101,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 97,969 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 97,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 95,301 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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R853 DMB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R853 DMB, 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 R853 DMB registered?

R853 DMB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R853 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 DMB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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