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R870 MCA

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,794 mi
Last recorded65,794 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 MCA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,711 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 62,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,863 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 MCA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MCA, 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 MCA?

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What year was R870 MCA registered?

R870 MCA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R870 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 MCA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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