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R768 EGH

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,664 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 34,664 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 257,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,788 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 23,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R768 EGH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol 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 R768 EGH, 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 R768 EGH registered?

R768 EGH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R768 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 EGH 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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