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R783 SGM

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 SGM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 146,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 146,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 143,686 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake maximum travel

oil 5 - max - service due?

Fail 1 Sep 2009 1,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

handbrake maximum travel

oil 5 - max - service due?

Pass 13 Nov 2007 129,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 129,390 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 124,204 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 124,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 111,096 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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R783 SGM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R783 SGM, 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 R783 SGM registered?

R783 SGM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R783 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 SGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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