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R139 BAW

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,360 mi
Last recorded127,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 BAW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 127,360 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f head lamp deterioted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 122,982 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 122,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 117,318 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2007 117,318 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 112,640 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 112,640 miles

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

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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R139 BAW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R139 BAW, 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 R139 BAW registered?

R139 BAW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R139 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 BAW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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