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R924 YVG

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,429 mi
Last recorded128,429 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 128,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,658 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 114,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,382 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 109,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 101,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 98,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 98,105 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front outer drive shaft gaiters are perished

both front tyres are devoid of tread on inner edge

front registration plate is slightly faded

rear silencer is starting to brake up

slight exhaust blow between centre and rear sections

Pass 11 Aug 2006 89,672 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters are perished

Both front shock-absorbers are weeping

Both rear shock-absorbers are weak

Engine oil not registered on dipstick. Had to top up with 3.5 lts of oil to carry out emmisions test

Front brake pads are getting low

Front number plate is cracked

Hand brake lever is close to the end of its travel

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edge

Offside front indicator is starting to show a white light

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear brake pads at approx 2mm

Slight exhaust leak on centre to rear joint and is rusty

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

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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R924 YVG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R924 YVG, 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 R924 YVG registered?

R924 YVG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R924 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 YVG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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