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R901 SJH

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 SJH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 124,518 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,312 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,161 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front engine mount bush split,

high level brake light not working.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front engine mount bush split,

high level brake light not working.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 97,053 miles

both headlamp beam images weak

drivers rear tyre starting to wear edges and valve perished

Fail 31 Dec 2009 97,028 miles

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

both headlamp beam images weak

drivers rear tyre starting to wear edges and valve perished

Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,876 miles

both headlamp pattern weak

drivers rear tyre valve perished

front brake pads worn

slight movement in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 86,497 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 79,282 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,282 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,015 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 74,015 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1.Front number plate is damaged, †2.Engine has oil leak, †3.N/S front tyre is scrubbing at inner edge. †

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R901 SJH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R901 SJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R901 SJH registered?

R901 SJH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R901 SJH safe to buy?

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