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R559 YNB

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 YNB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 101,804 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2011

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 98,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,621 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 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R559 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R559 YNB registered?

R559 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R559 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 YNB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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