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R494 WWC

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,149 mi
Last recorded57,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 WWC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,855 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,259 miles

both o/s tyres perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2010 54,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S rear worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,735 miles

O/S rear worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,098 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,903 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,635 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,615 miles

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

front and rear amber indicator bulbs fading

metal object in o/s front tyre.

n/s front tyre side wall slightly damaged.

plastic sill covers fitted,not able to fully inspect.

signs of deterioration to o/s c/v gaiter

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,085 miles

front and rear disc pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 47,600 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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R494 WWC is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R494 WWC, 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 R494 WWC registered?

R494 WWC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R494 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 WWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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