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R725 KAM

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 KAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 157,611 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side door mirror loose front indicator colours just in spec engine oil leaks fuel and brake pipes rusting /middle section /slight oil leak o/s/r s/absorber o/s parking brake down on effort

Pass 13 Jul 2009 141,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 133,637 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 133,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

both front tyres worn on both outer edges and tyre depths low just in spec

Pass 27 Jul 2007 126,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 126,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 116,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 114,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust blowing centre section

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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R725 KAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R725 KAM, 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 R725 KAM registered?

R725 KAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R725 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 KAM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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