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R419 ESC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,371 mi
Last recorded102,371 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 ESC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,371 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 102,369 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,687 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Light scratch on windscreen

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 90,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,057 miles

ADVICE.off side and near side door mirrors slightly insecure...ADVICE SRS LIGHT STAYING ON.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 85,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

ADVICE.off side and near side door mirrors slightly insecure...ADVICE SRS LIGHT STAYING ON.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 80,085 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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R419 ESC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R419 ESC, 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 R419 ESC registered?

R419 ESC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R419 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 ESC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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