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R848 WVW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,104 mi
Last recorded50,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 WVW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,104 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2013 50,097 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,781 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2012 48,760 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,041 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,118 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,999 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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R848 WVW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R848 WVW, 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 R848 WVW registered?

R848 WVW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R848 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 WVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R848 WVW have outstanding finance?

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