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R944 SWE

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,408 mi
Last recorded53,408 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 SWE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,591 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,263 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2006 46,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 44,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R944 SWE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc 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 R944 SWE, 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 R944 SWE registered?

R944 SWE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R944 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R944 SWE 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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