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R35 VLX

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,232 mi
Last recorded120,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 VLX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 116,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,427 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 107,776 miles

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

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

advise handbrake system inspection/adjustment-travel near limit.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings.(rbt)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 107,776 miles

advise handbrake system inspection/adjustment-travel near limit.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings.(rbt)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 102,851 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 102,851 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 86,020 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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R35 VLX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc 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 R35 VLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R35 VLX registered?

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

Is R35 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 VLX 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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