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R62 EGD

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,053 mi
Last recorded72,053 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 EGD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,053 miles

both front anti rollbar rubber bushes slightly perished

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,011 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn and close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,011 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn and close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,658 miles

all brake flexie hoses slightly deteriorated

front exhaust down pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,571 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,915 miles

front both anti roll bar links starting to crack

Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,915 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front both anti roll bar links starting to crack

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,261 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 51,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,547 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,277 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R62 EGD is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R62 EGD, 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 R62 EGD registered?

R62 EGD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R62 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 EGD shows 12 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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