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R965 VOR

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,690 mi
Last recorded140,690 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 VOR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 140,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 135,032 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front top mount front rubber bushes deteriorated

both rear upper arm rear bushes deteriorated

chip in windscreen

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake has no reserve travel

offside inner cv boot damp

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 131,880 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 28 Dec 2011 131,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2010 126,779 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disks worn

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 29 Dec 2009 120,918 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 120,918 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 113,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2008 113,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2007 102,807 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 102,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 74,822 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2005 74,813 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

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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R965 VOR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R965 VOR, 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 R965 VOR registered?

R965 VOR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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