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R640 ODA

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 ODA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2009 129,131 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 129,131 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 123,399 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 123,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 118,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 107,181 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 107,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 98,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 97,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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R640 ODA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R640 ODA, 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 R640 ODA registered?

R640 ODA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R640 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 ODA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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