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R296 MTF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 86,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,681 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,072 miles

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 51,164 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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R296 MTF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R296 MTF, 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 R296 MTF registered?

R296 MTF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R296 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 MTF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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