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R357 VVU

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,978 mi
Last recorded103,978 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 VVU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 98,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 94,299 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 94,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Feb 2008 81,036 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

slight inblancement of front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,580 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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R357 VVU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R357 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 R357 VVU registered?

R357 VVU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R357 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 VVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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