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R681 GPN

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,389 mi
Last recorded56,389 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 GPN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 56,389 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cover slightly damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2020 56,387 miles

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

Front both wiper arms incorrectly positioned

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cover slightly damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poorly attached at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light unit lens cover damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,753 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 43,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,886 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre perished 185.65.15h

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,019 miles

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,806 miles

front number plate has slight damage

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,760 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 17,722 miles

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

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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R681 GPN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R681 GPN, 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 R681 GPN registered?

R681 GPN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R681 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 GPN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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