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R873 EFM

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,810 mi
Last recorded134,810 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 EFM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 134,810 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 126,509 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 126,507 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 124,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 121,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 118,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 115,402 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 112,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 112,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 108,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,533 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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R873 EFM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R873 EFM, 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 R873 EFM registered?

R873 EFM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R873 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 EFM shows 12 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.

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