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R437 EHB

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,518 mi
Last recorded119,518 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 EHB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,518 miles

Fuel Cap Not Original Type But Good Seal & Fit

Pass 30 Oct 2007 112,477 miles

UNABLE TO OPEN O/S REAR DOOR

Fail 30 Oct 2007 112,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

UNABLE TO OPEN O/S REAR DOOR

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,138 miles

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

SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF FRONT NO. PLATE SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 81,627 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NO. PLATE EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK ENGINE

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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R437 EHB is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R437 EHB, 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 R437 EHB registered?

R437 EHB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is R437 EHB safe to buy?

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