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R56 CMA

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,865 mi
Last recorded93,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 CMA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,965 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 84,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 84,701 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 69,613 miles

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

vehicle fitted with plastic covers to outer sills,garage ref only.

Pass 2 Jun 2005 51,537 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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R56 CMA is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R56 CMA, 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 R56 CMA registered?

R56 CMA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R56 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 CMA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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