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R417 AAN

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,660 mi
Last recorded224,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 AAN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2010 224,660 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner tread

Pass 11 Oct 2009 240,000 miles

Centre Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Fail 11 Oct 2009 240,000 miles

Centre Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 208,232 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 208,232 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 185,816 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 185,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 163,746 miles

Advise handbrake lever coming up high.

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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R417 AAN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R417 AAN, 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 R417 AAN registered?

R417 AAN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R417 AAN safe to buy?

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