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R629 YDM

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,269 mi
Last recorded180,269 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 YDM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 180,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside cv gaiter insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2010 180,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside cv gaiter insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 176,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 173,983 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 173,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 171,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 171,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 168,886 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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R629 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R629 YDM, 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 R629 YDM registered?

R629 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R629 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R629 YDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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