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R153 MRE

1998 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,033 mi
Last recorded118,033 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 MRE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 118,033 miles

oil sump pan leaking

possible PAS cooling pipe ( across front of radiator) leaking

Fail 5 May 2009 118,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil sump pan leaking

possible PAS cooling pipe ( across front of radiator) leaking

Pass 20 May 2008 113,842 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 113,841 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 109,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 109,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 103,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 103,400 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R153 MRE is a 1998 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 97,124 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 R153 MRE, 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 28 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R153 MRE registered?

R153 MRE is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R153 MRE safe to buy?

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