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R908 ORM

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,089 mi
Last recorded172,089 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 ORM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 172,089 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 171,829 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 167,392 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 156,936 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 156,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 147,607 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 147,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 134,623 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 134,310 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear foot brake low effort

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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R908 ORM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R908 ORM, 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 R908 ORM registered?

R908 ORM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R908 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 ORM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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