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R870 FBR

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 FBR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,166 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 102,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,776 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 89,776 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,541 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 82,541 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,618 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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R870 FBR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBR, 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 R870 FBR?

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What year was R870 FBR registered?

R870 FBR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R870 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 FBR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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