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R977 OJR

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,969 mi
Last recorded177,969 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 OJR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 177,969 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 177,968 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner near side front drive shaft gaiter split.

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 157,205 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 157,205 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 126,231 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 126,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R977 OJR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R977 OJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R977 OJR registered?

R977 OJR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R977 OJR safe to buy?

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