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R492 SCF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,103 mi
Last recorded183,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 SCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 183,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 183,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 180,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 180,073 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 178,876 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 178,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 176,743 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 173,278 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 173,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R492 SCF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R492 SCF, 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 R492 SCF registered?

R492 SCF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R492 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 SCF shows 9 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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