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R726 EKK

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,621 mi
Last recorded81,621 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 EKK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,687 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,551 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 52,239 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,564 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 44,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,269 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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R726 EKK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R726 EKK, 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 R726 EKK registered?

R726 EKK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R726 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 EKK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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