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R202 FTN

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,944 mi
Last recorded94,944 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 FTN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underneath Vehicle Generally in rusty condition

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,602 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,051 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 66,611 miles

near side cv boot torn

Pass 10 Oct 2006 60,268 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 60,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 60,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 54,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R202 FTN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R202 FTN, 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 R202 FTN registered?

R202 FTN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R202 FTN safe to buy?

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