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R8 YAP

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YAP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,615 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 119,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 111,750 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 111,747 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,892 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 100,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 93,012 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check under body metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic cover fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2006 92,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

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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R8 YAP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R8 YAP, 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 R8 YAP registered?

R8 YAP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R8 YAP safe to buy?

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