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R260 VVU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 VVU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 131,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 131,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 125,767 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 122,357 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 122,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,615 miles

play in steering rack . nearside front shock absorber damp . rear brake pads getting low . metal in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Mar 2007 110,020 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 110,020 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 105,602 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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R260 VVU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc 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 R260 VVU, 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 R260 VVU registered?

R260 VVU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R260 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 VVU 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.

Does R260 VVU have outstanding finance?

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