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R916 OCE

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,108 mi
Last recorded156,108 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 OCE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 156,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 155,864 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 132,263 miles

LED indicator repeater lamps dim

Pass 6 Jun 2007 110,632 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 92,619 miles

Front brake pads may be getting low.

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint protective boot is split.

Nearside of engine sump pan joint is damp with oil.

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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R916 OCE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R916 OCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R916 OCE registered?

R916 OCE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R916 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 OCE shows 5 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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