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R691 YDM

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,612 mi
Last recorded53,612 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 YDM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 144,985 miles

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

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

rear backplates to rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 144,961 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s o/s backplates to discs corroded

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 141,016 miles

both rear tie bar front and rear bushes getting worn

brake fluid getting low

brake pipes to rear showing signs of corrosion

front and rear brake backplates getting corroded

front and rear pads getting low

fuel filler pipe getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

nearside front tyre getting low and outer walls getting perished

nearside rear tyre feathering inner and outer edges

offside rear arch getting corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 132,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2007 121,306 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 121,277 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 102,216 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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R691 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc 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 R691 YDM, 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

How do I check the history of R691 YDM?

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What year was R691 YDM registered?

R691 YDM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R691 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 YDM 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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