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R371 FBR

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,467 mi
Last recorded163,467 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 FBR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2006 163,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Front suspension crossmember corroded

Minor damage zone B on windscreen

N/s parking brake low performance

N/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split

O/s & n/s front shock absorbers poor damping

O/s/f flasher bulb faded

O/s/f track control arm inner bush worn

O/s/r flasher bulb faded

n/s front upper ball jont worn

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2005 139,056 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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R371 FBR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R371 FBR, 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 R371 FBR registered?

R371 FBR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R371 FBR safe to buy?

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