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R38 VLW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,819 mi
Last recorded50,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,819 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 50,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,550 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 49,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,512 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 46,508 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 45,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,893 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 39,846 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,972 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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R38 VLW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R38 VLW, 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 R38 VLW registered?

R38 VLW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R38 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 VLW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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