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L986 WEG

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

279,399 mi
Last recorded279,399 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 WEG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 279,399 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 278,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 256,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 234,520 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 234,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 211,355 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 210,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 188,693 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 188,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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L986 WEG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L986 WEG, 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 L986 WEG registered?

L986 WEG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is L986 WEG safe to buy?

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