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R668 MSR

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 MSR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,373 miles

Offside door mirror cracked.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 76,372 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,080 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres are "TR" rating and rear tyres are "HR" rating

Fail 16 Jul 2007 65,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres are "TR" rating and rear tyres are "HR" rating

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,262 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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R668 MSR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R668 MSR, 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 R668 MSR registered?

R668 MSR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R668 MSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 MSR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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