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697BBS60

1998 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

243,128 mi
Last recorded243,128 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration697BBS60
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 243,128 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 May 2010 243,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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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697BBS60 is a 1998 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 97,124 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 697BBS60, 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 28 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 697BBS60 registered?

697BBS60 is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is 697BBS60 safe to buy?

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