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R585 XNC

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 XNC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 11,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,386 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 117,385 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,986 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber poor condtion

chip to screen

corrosion to lower part of o/s/r wheel arch by mounting points

handbrake travel high

high level brake light not working

n/s/f brake slightly binding

nail in n/s/r tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

rear back plates heavily corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2009 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

centre exhaust rubber poor condtion

chip to screen

corrosion to lower part of o/s/r wheel arch by mounting points

handbrake travel high

high level brake light not working

n/s/f brake slightly binding

nail in n/s/r tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

rear back plates heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 101,040 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 101,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 93,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 86,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R585 XNC is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R585 XNC, 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 R585 XNC registered?

R585 XNC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R585 XNC safe to buy?

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