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R566 VUT

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 VUT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 129,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 129,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 125,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 120,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 114,859 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 114,859 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 106,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,487 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 86,487 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,268 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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R566 VUT is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R566 VUT, 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 R566 VUT registered?

R566 VUT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R566 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R566 VUT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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