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R954 DDX

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,230 mi
Last recorded245,230 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 DDX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 245,230 miles

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

mirrors damaged

sill s covered

Fail 13 Oct 2017 245,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

mirrors damaged

sill s covered

Pass 3 Oct 2016 237,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear view mirror damaged

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 14 Oct 2015 228,447 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 219,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 219,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 14 Oct 2013 206,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 196,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 196,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 184,951 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 184,822 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 173,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 160,087 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 160,079 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 146,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 146,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 131,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 116,803 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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R954 DDX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R954 DDX, 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 R954 DDX registered?

R954 DDX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R954 DDX safe to buy?

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