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R524 BOT

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 BOT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,825 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 121,825 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,661 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perishing (12yrs old)

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Fail 16 Jul 2016 111,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer joint (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre side walls perishing (12yrs old)

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Nov 2014 111,579 miles

surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts due to standing but still o/k

Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 110,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 105,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 98,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 98,944 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 95,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,844 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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R524 BOT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R524 BOT, 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 R524 BOT registered?

R524 BOT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R524 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 BOT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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