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R87 WNC

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,158 mi
Last recorded167,158 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 WNC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 167,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 159,281 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 159,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2009 131,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 131,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,424 miles

corrosion behind rear bumper

nearside cv boot perrished

perrishing to front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,472 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 80,460 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2005 67,864 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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R87 WNC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R87 WNC, 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 R87 WNC registered?

R87 WNC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R87 WNC safe to buy?

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