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R796 EGH

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,414 mi
Last recorded32,414 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,414 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 32,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,816 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 31,782 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,696 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 30,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,066 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,671 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 28,214 miles

exhaust corroded

near side front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,120 miles

advise nearside front indicator lamp[ lens broken

advise rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,167 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,838 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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R796 EGH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R796 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 R796 EGH registered?

R796 EGH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R796 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 EGH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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