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R969 EFM

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 EFM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,908 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,905 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,805 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 97,803 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,152 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 44,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,977 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 93,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,734 miles

Oil leak filter area

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Oil leak filter area

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 87,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,533 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,533 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose

front bumper loose

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,421 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 79,419 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 Nov 2011 77,693 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to inspect all beake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,211 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 73,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,907 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 69,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,470 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,441 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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R969 EFM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R969 EFM, 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 R969 EFM registered?

R969 EFM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R969 EFM safe to buy?

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