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R449 HSC

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,540 mi
Last recorded50,540 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 HSC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,540 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reer number plate deterated

reer tyres deterated

suspention bushes deterated

suspention components caroded

Fail 23 Sep 2009 50,540 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reer number plate deterated

reer tyres deterated

suspention bushes deterated

suspention components caroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,525 miles

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

suspention componets caroded

Fail 15 Feb 2007 47,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,719 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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R449 HSC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc 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 R449 HSC, 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 R449 HSC registered?

R449 HSC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R449 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 HSC 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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