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R889 YTF

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,500 mi
Last recorded210,500 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 YTF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 210,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 208,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 206,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 204,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 203,242 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 202,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 195,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 185,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 185,445 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 175,974 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 175,962 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 165,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 158,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel return pipes corroded by tank

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 158,486 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel return pipes corroded by tank

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2011 145,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 128,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 98,345 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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R889 YTF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R889 YTF, 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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R889 YTF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R889 YTF shows 18 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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