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R597 KAM

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 KAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 87,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,157 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,816 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 75,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 71,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,295 miles

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Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,904 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,666 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,305 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,305 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,696 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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R597 KAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R597 KAM, 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 R597 KAM registered?

R597 KAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R597 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 KAM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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