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R887 FCW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 FCW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,890 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavily undersealed

sill covers

Fail 2 Aug 2011 111,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavily undersealed

sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs pitted

Rear brake discs very pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,127 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,924 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 86,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2007 80,982 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2007 80,982 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 76,902 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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R887 FCW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R887 FCW, 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 R887 FCW registered?

R887 FCW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R887 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 FCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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