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R157 KUG

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,109 mi
Last recorded128,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 KUG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,281 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 105,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,882 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,363 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 80,626 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,333 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 72,311 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R157 KUG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R157 KUG, 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 R157 KUG registered?

R157 KUG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R157 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 KUG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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