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R898 CET

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,672 mi
Last recorded102,672 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 CET
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,672 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,649 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,398 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 85,341 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,206 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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R898 CET 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 80%.

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 R898 CET, 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 R898 CET registered?

R898 CET is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R898 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 CET shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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