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R916 LJU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,920 mi
Last recorded154,920 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 154,920 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 154,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to c post (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to c post (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 144,206 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,732 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 134,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 134,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 128,344 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,344 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 115,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 109,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 102,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 102,357 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,783 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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R916 LJU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R916 LJU, 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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R916 LJU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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