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R65 EHS

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 EHS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 93,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,920 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 91,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 87,223 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 87,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 82,368 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 82,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 79,182 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 79,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,979 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 63,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R65 EHS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R65 EHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R65 EHS registered?

R65 EHS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R65 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 EHS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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