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R129 OCY

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 OCY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,240 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 75,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 65,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,545 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,691 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box partially blocked

Fail 23 Aug 2007 51,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box partially blocked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,016 miles

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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R129 OCY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R129 OCY, 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 R129 OCY registered?

R129 OCY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R129 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 OCY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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