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R438 EHB

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,734 mi
Last recorded90,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 EHB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,734 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slighty deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,394 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEAR INSIDE EDGE ..

OIL LEAK ON OIL FILTER..

OUTER KERB DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE,, ALSO PERISHED TREAD,,WITH LIGHT WEAR INNER AND OUTER...

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED AND PEELING ...FRONT PLATE CRACKED....

SPARE TYRE LOW 2MM AND PERISHED TREAD AND SIDEWALLS..

Fail 6 Nov 2007 86,394 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEAR INSIDE EDGE ..

OIL LEAK ON OIL FILTER..

OUTER KERB DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE,, ALSO PERISHED TREAD,,WITH LIGHT WEAR INNER AND OUTER...

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED AND PEELING ...FRONT PLATE CRACKED....

SPARE TYRE LOW 2MM AND PERISHED TREAD AND SIDEWALLS..

Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,207 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 75,095 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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R438 EHB is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,850cc 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 R438 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 R438 EHB registered?

R438 EHB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R438 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 EHB 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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