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R478 AAC

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,146 mi
Last recorded123,146 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
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

RegistrationR478 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,146 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 123,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 105,068 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,438 miles

front no plate damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,023 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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R478 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R478 AAC, 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 R478 AAC registered?

R478 AAC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R478 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 AAC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R478 AAC have outstanding finance?

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