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R548 YNB

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,131 mi
Last recorded78,131 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 YNB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,131 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 78,050 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bodywork damage

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres touching suspention when jacked

Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres touching suspention when jacked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 71,327 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,442 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 60,520 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 55,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,397 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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R548 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R548 YNB, 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 R548 YNB registered?

R548 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R548 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 YNB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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