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R96 TOJ

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 TOJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,205 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,200 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 78,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,387 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 65,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 64,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 64,030 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements 76percent

Fail 12 Nov 2016 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements 76percent

Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,499 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just made requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,025 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,602 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 47,602 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,278 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 43,307 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,241 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,478 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 38,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,390 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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R96 TOJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R96 TOJ, 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 R96 TOJ registered?

R96 TOJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R96 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 TOJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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