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R35 PAO

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,145 mi
Last recorded170,145 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 PAO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 170,145 miles

rear brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 141,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly worn/scored

Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,369 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 114,369 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 90,386 miles

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

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)

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 72,443 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 72,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R35 PAO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R35 PAO, 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 R35 PAO registered?

R35 PAO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 PAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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