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R245 GFW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 GFW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 83,688 miles

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2008 83,688 miles

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

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,296 miles

nearside and offside anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside and offside anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,980 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 71,109 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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R245 GFW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc 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 R245 GFW, 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 R245 GFW registered?

R245 GFW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R245 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 GFW 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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