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R561 YNB

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,825 mi
Last recorded40,825 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 YNB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,825 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ball joint dust covers cracking

both rear tyres cracking/perished

cat heat shield rattling

general cracking to suspension bushes

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,221 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general cracking and wear to suspension ball joint covers

general cracking and wear to suspension bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension joint rubber boots cracking/perishing

handbrake travel high

nearside handbrake effort low

rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension joint rubber boots cracking/perishing

handbrake travel high

nearside handbrake effort low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,001 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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R561 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 90%.

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 R561 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 R561 YNB registered?

R561 YNB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R561 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 YNB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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