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R271 DLG

1998 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,972 mi
Last recorded68,972 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 DLG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,972 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Front section exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,642 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 65,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,528 miles

cv grease evident no sign of splits or tear

park brake approaching end of reserve tavel

Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 48,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2005 42,038 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 29 Apr 2005 41,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked.

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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R271 DLG is a 1998 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R271 DLG, 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 R271 DLG registered?

R271 DLG is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R271 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 DLG 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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