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R397 SKX

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,389 mi
Last recorded176,389 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 SKX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 176,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 161,744 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 161,744 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 152,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 146,578 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 146,418 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 133,676 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 121,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 121,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 111,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,662 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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R397 SKX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R397 SKX, 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 R397 SKX registered?

R397 SKX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R397 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 SKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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