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R879 BMA

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,081 mi
Last recorded204,081 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 BMA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 204,081 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 204,081 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 179,101 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 152,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2011 126,003 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 111,452 miles

ADVISED- o/s rear view mirrior has a crack in the centre . . not effective

ADVISED- srs light staying on

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 111,452 miles

ADVISED- o/s rear view mirrior has a crack in the centre . . not effective

ADVISED- srs light staying on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,018 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 104,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 99,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 99,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 98,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 96,595 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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R879 BMA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R879 BMA, 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.

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What year was R879 BMA registered?

R879 BMA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R879 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 BMA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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