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R297 KGC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 KGC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,009 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,866 miles

both front tyres, treads wearing inner edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,078 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 101,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,252 miles

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

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,979 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2009 92,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,010 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 84,354 miles

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

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

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,354 miles

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

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,555 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 69,143 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on inner edge

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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R297 KGC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R297 KGC, 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 R297 KGC registered?

R297 KGC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R297 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 KGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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