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R547 VCC

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 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

RegistrationR547 VCC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,201 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 13,806 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,625 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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R547 VCC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R547 VCC, 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 R547 VCC registered?

R547 VCC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R547 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 VCC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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