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R978 EKH

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 EKH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper brace corroded and broken

Rear exhaust system corroded and fowling on rear bumper

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,805 miles

Rear bumper brace corroded and broken

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,985 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,959 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 89,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,723 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of corrosion o/s and n/s rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,178 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 83,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,432 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,546 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,420 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 59,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R978 EKH is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R978 EKH, 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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R978 EKH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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