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R906 DMB

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,258 mi
Last recorded100,258 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 DMB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,258 miles

centre brake light inoperative

general corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Mar 2013 98,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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)

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

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust system showing corrosion

general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,095 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust system showing corrosion

general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,802 miles

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

all indicators slightly white

exhaust system showing corrosion

general corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

genral corrosion to underside and body

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

signs od=f corrosion at rear wheel arches.

signs of oil loss at sump of engine.

slight deterioration of rear number plate.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

signs od=f corrosion at rear wheel arches.

signs of oil loss at sump of engine.

slight deterioration of rear number plate.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,908 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 87,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,701 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,662 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 76,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,112 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 64,022 miles

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

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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R906 DMB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R906 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 R906 DMB registered?

R906 DMB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R906 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 DMB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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