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R559 EFG

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,106 mi
Last recorded75,106 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 EFG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,106 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 75,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,540 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 62,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,241 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,730 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 49,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,467 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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R559 EFG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R559 EFG, 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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How do I check the history of R559 EFG?

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What year was R559 EFG registered?

R559 EFG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R559 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 EFG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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