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R276 AAC

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 106,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 106,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S INNER CV BOOT IS OOZING GREESE & O/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFECTIVE AS THE N/S. Thanx.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,008 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 99,008 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel long

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,949 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 80,859 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 80,859 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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R276 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue 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 R276 AAC, 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 R276 AAC registered?

R276 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R276 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 AAC 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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