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R56 VLX

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,685 mi
Last recorded102,685 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 VLX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 98,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,673 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 90,198 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 90,027 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,530 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,530 miles

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

hand brake lever travel

Pass 15 Aug 2005 64,427 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 VLX is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R56 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

R56 VLX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R56 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 VLX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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