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R879 BVS

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,700 mi
Last recorded75,700 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 BVS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 75,700 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 75,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 74,289 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 74,289 miles

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

Air-bag warning light ON

Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,618 miles

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

o/sr tyre perished in tread

Fail 24 Nov 2008 72,618 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/sr tyre perished in tread

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 70,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,909 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 64,624 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 64,575 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 BVS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R879 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

R879 BVS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R879 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 BVS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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