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R238 RFC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,326 mi
Last recorded158,326 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 RFC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 158,326 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 146,630 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front door mirror cracked,becoming insecure.offside rear tyre tread badly cracking advise replacement.rear brakes squealing.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 146,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front door mirror cracked,becoming insecure.offside rear tyre tread badly cracking advise replacement.rear brakes squealing.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 139,934 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 129,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 114,332 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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R238 RFC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R238 RFC, 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 R238 RFC registered?

R238 RFC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R238 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 RFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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