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R388 EGE

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
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

RegistrationR388 EGE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 119,568 miles

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

air bag light on

battery insucure

clutch slave cylinder slightly leaking fluid

exhaust middle section poor condition

o/s reverse light out

Pass 14 Jan 2008 112,225 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 112,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 103,637 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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R388 EGE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R388 EGE, 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 R388 EGE registered?

R388 EGE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R388 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 EGE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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