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R708 HBV

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 HBV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,696 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,234 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,973 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 101,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,529 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 97,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,743 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,659 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 86,659 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,208 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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R708 HBV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R708 HBV, 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 R708 HBV registered?

R708 HBV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R708 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 HBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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