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R914 LJU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1829cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,829cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,391 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 63,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,787 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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R914 LJU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,829cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R914 LJU, 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 R914 LJU registered?

R914 LJU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R914 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R914 LJU shows 6 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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