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R870 ABU

1997 Honda Accord

Red Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 171,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 153,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 141,318 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 106,521 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 106,521 miles

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

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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R870 ABU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R870 ABU, 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

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What year was R870 ABU registered?

R870 ABU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R870 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 ABU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R870 ABU have outstanding finance?

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