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R393 OAO

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 OAO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 110,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 104,076 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 104,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2009 90,964 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 90,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 81,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 81,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 72,639 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 53,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 53,202 miles

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

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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R393 OAO is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R393 OAO, 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 R393 OAO registered?

R393 OAO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R393 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 OAO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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