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R673 RLY

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,085 mi
Last recorded42,085 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 RLY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,085 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 6 Nov 2019 42,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 25,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 25,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 23,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,900 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorating due to age

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,588 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2013 18,588 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 16,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,572 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,465 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,330 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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R673 RLY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R673 RLY, 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 R673 RLY registered?

R673 RLY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R673 RLY safe to buy?

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