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R437 WVW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,264 mi
Last recorded157,264 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 WVW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 157,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 157,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 147,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 147,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 131,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 118,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 108,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 108,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 97,724 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 97,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,983 miles

Handbrake travel is high

Pass 27 Jul 2005 91,087 miles

Low output from osf side light †

Rear tyres mildly perished †

Slight blow from exhaust manifold - requires check †

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 WVW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R437 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

R437 WVW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R437 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 WVW shows 12 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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