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R252 NNN

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,687 mi
Last recorded107,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 NNN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,687 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 107,687 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,783 miles

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

rear discs pitted on inner eges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,109 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate/ dust shield corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front upper ball joint rubber is split

Fail 24 Jul 2009 10,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake back plate/ dust shield corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front upper ball joint rubber is split

Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,953 miles

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

both rear brake disk and pads are worn and corroded

osf brake is binding slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,943 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake disk and pads are worn and corroded

osf brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,020 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,048 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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R252 NNN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R252 NNN, 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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R252 NNN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R252 NNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 NNN shows 9 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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