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R515 CDU

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 CDU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,832 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,832 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,815 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,815 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,665 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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R515 CDU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R515 CDU, 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 R515 CDU registered?

R515 CDU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R515 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 CDU shows 6 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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