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R918 NJH

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,514 mi
Last recorded129,514 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 NJH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,514 miles

nearside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

offside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 126,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 126,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 122,738 miles

ALL brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake starting to stick

WARNING: SRS light staying on

Pass 24 Sep 2011 118,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2011 118,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres wearing more on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,134 miles

Both front outer road tyre walls are damaged NOTE: Damage to nearside looks DANGEROUS!!

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chips to front screen and wipers not very good at clearing view

Fail 25 Sep 2010 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front outer road tyre walls are damaged NOTE: Damage to nearside looks DANGEROUS!!

NOTE: Offside rear road tyre and wheel bearing cannot be fully tested due to fault with brake!!

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chips to front screen and wipers not very good at clearing view

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 110,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Front washers starting to block up

Front wipers smearing recommend new wipers

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 20 Sep 2008 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Front washers starting to block up

Front wipers smearing recommend new wipers

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 107,178 miles

Both front brakes are starting to bind on, Recommend brake check.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Hand brake needs adjustment ot travel

Slight corrosion to outer body of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2006 103,517 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R918 NJH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R918 NJH, 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 R918 NJH registered?

R918 NJH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R918 NJH safe to buy?

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