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R510 KGC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,450 mi
Last recorded144,450 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 KGC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 144,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2009 144,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 138,201 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 138,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 125,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 122,595 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 122,595 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 118,182 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 118,182 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R510 KGC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R510 KGC, 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 R510 KGC registered?

R510 KGC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R510 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 KGC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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