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R435 LDV

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,046 mi
Last recorded59,046 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 LDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,046 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,244 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 56,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,523 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre has curb damage to outer side wall

Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre has curb damage to outer side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,514 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 45,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R435 LDV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R435 LDV, 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 R435 LDV registered?

R435 LDV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R435 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 LDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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