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R534 GFV

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 GFV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,958 miles

oil leak at base of engine

surface corrosion to underside floor pan and body

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak at base of engine

surface corrosion to underside floor pan and body

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,270 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,356 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,911 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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R534 GFV is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R534 GFV, 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 R534 GFV registered?

R534 GFV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R534 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 GFV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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