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R946 RJO

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,973 mi
Last recorded179,973 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 RJO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2013 179,973 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2012 179,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag warning light on

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2012 179,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag warning light on

front brake discs poor condition

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 178,412 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 178,412 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r brake disc poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2010 176,391 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 176,391 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc poor condition

o/s/r brake disc poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2009 169,965 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 169,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 160,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 160,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 147,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 128,511 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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R946 RJO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R946 RJO, 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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R946 RJO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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