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R14 MEH

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,536 mi
Last recorded54,536 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 MEH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 54,536 miles

Clonk from steering column

Pass 14 May 2011 50,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,632 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 45,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,771 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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R14 MEH is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R14 MEH, 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 R14 MEH registered?

R14 MEH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R14 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 MEH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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