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R495 YDM

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 YDM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,182 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,945 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,366 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 89,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,368 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 73,342 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R495 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R495 YDM, 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 R495 YDM registered?

R495 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 August 1997.

Is R495 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 YDM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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