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R259 BBD

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 BBD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,558 miles

cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 114,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,255 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 112,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 108,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 108,898 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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R259 BBD is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R259 BBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R259 BBD registered?

R259 BBD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R259 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 BBD 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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