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R749 FNS

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,261 mi
Last recorded129,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 FNS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,334 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 128,333 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 12,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhoust has slight blow

Pass 11 Jan 2014 12,534 miles

exhoust has slight blow

Pass 15 Jan 2013 121,058 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,912 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,907 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 111,813 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 111,813 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

rear exhaust pipe blowing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 109,298 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2010 109,298 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,060 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 105,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 98,639 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 89,454 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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R749 FNS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R749 FNS, 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 R749 FNS registered?

R749 FNS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R749 FNS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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