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R917 LJT

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,373 mi
Last recorded116,373 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 116,373 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 116,373 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,326 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 109,065 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,766 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 78,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,881 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 56,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LJT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R917 LJT, 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 LJT registered?

R917 LJT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R917 LJT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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