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R432 YEC

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 YEC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 116,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 116,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,914 miles

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s/r body

damage to n/s/r lamp unit

damageto rear bumper

Fail 10 Sep 2009 108,914 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

damage to front bumper

damage to n/s/r body

damage to n/s/r lamp unit

damageto rear bumper

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,917 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 98,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,061 miles

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 73,626 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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R432 YEC is a 1997 Honda Accord in White 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 R432 YEC, 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 R432 YEC registered?

R432 YEC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R432 YEC safe to buy?

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