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R243 DGJ

1998 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,529 mi
Last recorded41,529 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,529 miles

offside headlamp lens cracked but not effecting beam patten

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,477 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front wipers slightly smearing windscreen.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 39,477 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing windscreen.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,267 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 37,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,350 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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R243 DGJ is a 1998 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 97,124 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 R243 DGJ, 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 28 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R243 DGJ registered?

R243 DGJ is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R243 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 DGJ 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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