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R558 YNB

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 YNB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,623 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 168,146 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre inner edge

pin hole o/s/f c.v gator

slight damage front + rear bumpers

slight handbrake travel

srs light on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,524 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deterated

slight handbrake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,514 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 65,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side front bumper insecure

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,051 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 62,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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R558 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc 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 R558 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 R558 YNB registered?

R558 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R558 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 YNB 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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