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R250 GSF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,967 mi
Last recorded107,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 GSF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,967 miles

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

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded & worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 107,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded & worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,511 miles

could not inspect brake pipes properly covered in grease

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,069 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 91,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,460 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 88,451 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R250 GSF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R250 GSF, 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 R250 GSF registered?

R250 GSF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R250 GSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 GSF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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