MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges of tread
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SRS warning light displayed constantly
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SRS warning light displayed constantly
Centre exhaust rubber mounting missing
Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SRS light displayed constantly
Centre exhaust rubber mounting missing
Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
SRS light displayed constantly
Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever travel close to reserve travel limits
SRS light displayed constantly
Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
Parking brake lever travel close to reserve travel limits
SRS light displayed constantly
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
noise coming from steering cloumn coupling area covers fitted over coupling
srs light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
noise coming from steering cloumn coupling area covers fitted over coupling
srs light on
SRS light displayed constantly
covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
front registration plate cracked
front tyres perrishing/cracking at treads & side walls
knocking noise from steering when turning lock to lock.No free play or wear when inspecting.Unable to visualy inspect steering column couplings due to cover fitted over them.
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SRS light displayed constantly
covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas
front registration plate cracked
front tyres perrishing/cracking at treads & side walls
knocking noise from steering when turning lock to lock.No free play or wear when inspecting.Unable to visualy inspect steering column couplings due to cover fitted over them.
exhaust rear section corroded but not yet blowing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
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R874 ABU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R874 ABU, 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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R874 ABU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 December 1997.
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