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R240 DGX

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,335 mi
Last recorded68,335 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 DGX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,335 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,385 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,232 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake high

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,684 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 60,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bit of play in offside steering rack

handbrake a bit high

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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R240 DGX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R240 DGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R240 DGX?

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What year was R240 DGX registered?

R240 DGX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R240 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 DGX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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