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R885 NVJ

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,791 mi
Last recorded145,791 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 NVJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 145,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

STRONG ADVISE- rear exhaust deteriorated

front number plate has minor damage(cracked)

n/s/r brake disc shield deteriorated

n/s/r seat belt slight fluffing

o/s/f brake hose partially covered by cv grease not allowing full inspection

o/s/f seat belt slight fluffing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 140,938 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 137,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 137,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 134,349 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 134,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 130,078 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 130,078 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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R885 NVJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R885 NVJ, 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 R885 NVJ registered?

R885 NVJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R885 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 NVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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