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R917 KUA

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,651 mi
Last recorded58,651 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 KUA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,651 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT INSECURE

Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT INSECURE

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,956 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres have slight cracks due too age

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,207 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,269 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,245 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,056 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,158 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 31,129 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R917 KUA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R917 KUA, 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 R917 KUA registered?

R917 KUA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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