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R955 LRS

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,564 mi
Last recorded87,564 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 LRS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,564 miles

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

fuel tank stained from a previous leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,138 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,116 miles

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

Battery +VE terminal loose.

Both front wheels binding slightly.

N/s wiper slightly split.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 84,041 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,258 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED HA258V/BLG36

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,366 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake fliud level between max and low

Pass 2 May 2006 46,780 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE EDGE WEARING

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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R955 LRS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc 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 R955 LRS, 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 R955 LRS registered?

R955 LRS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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