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R641 DUH

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,367 mi
Last recorded77,367 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 DUH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded but not holed reartyres cracked on side walls

Fail 4 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded but not holed reartyres cracked on side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,806 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,167 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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R641 DUH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R641 DUH, 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 R641 DUH registered?

R641 DUH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R641 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R641 DUH shows 9 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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