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A297 VME

1983 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1983 Honda Accord67,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA297 VME
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 132,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 132,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 130,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 130,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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A297 VME is a 1983 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 67,024 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 A297 VME, 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 43 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A297 VME registered?

A297 VME is a 1983 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A297 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for A297 VME shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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