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R738 EJA

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 EJA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 83,250 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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R738 EJA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R738 EJA, 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 R738 EJA?

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What year was R738 EJA registered?

R738 EJA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R738 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R738 EJA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R738 EJA have outstanding finance?

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