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R639 FHT

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 FHT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 117,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 115,271 miles

front discs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 110,330 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 110,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R639 FHT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R639 FHT, 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 R639 FHT registered?

R639 FHT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R639 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 FHT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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