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R726 HDA

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,540 mi
Last recorded134,540 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 HDA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 134,540 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 134,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 133,895 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 133,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 133,238 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 133,238 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2007 124,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 112,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 112,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 111,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 111,283 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 HDA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R726 HDA, 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

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What year was R726 HDA registered?

R726 HDA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R726 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 HDA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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