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R198 GGO

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,993 mi
Last recorded168,993 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 GGO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 168,993 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 168,971 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 160,736 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 148,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 148,441 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 135,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 123,716 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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R198 GGO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R198 GGO, 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 R198 GGO registered?

R198 GGO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R198 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 GGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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