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R852 LAM

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,562 mi
Last recorded114,562 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 LAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 114,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2007 108,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2006 100,869 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 100,869 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2004 82,104 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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R852 LAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R852 LAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R852 LAM?

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What year was R852 LAM registered?

R852 LAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R852 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 LAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R852 LAM have outstanding finance?

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