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R430 SCF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 SCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 98,327 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,672 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,074 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 83,074 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 75,564 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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R430 SCF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R430 SCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R430 SCF registered?

R430 SCF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R430 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 SCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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