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R251 MTF

1998 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 138,599 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 129,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 118,639 miles

handbrake efficency only just meeting requirements

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jan 2007 109,097 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 109,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 98,252 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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R251 MTF is a 1998 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R251 MTF, 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 R251 MTF registered?

R251 MTF is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R251 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 MTF 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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