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R399 FDU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,423 mi
Last recorded60,423 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 FDU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 60,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat Belts not inspected due to seat covers.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 60,423 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat Belts not inspected due to seat covers.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,840 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,093 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,760 miles

both rear tyres perished and near limits

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,605 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,622 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

o/s/f c v gaiter perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,507 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 38,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 35,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 35,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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R399 FDU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R399 FDU, 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 R399 FDU registered?

R399 FDU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R399 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 FDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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