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R477 EAE

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 EAE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 76,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

srs light on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,224 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 69,223 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,439 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 48,386 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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R477 EAE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R477 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R477 EAE registered?

R477 EAE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R477 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 EAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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