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R946 MCF

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,398 mi
Last recorded113,398 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 MCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 113,398 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

damage & corrosion to bodywork

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2010 109,771 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 104,700 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 104,676 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,645 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 97,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,843 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 90,843 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R946 MCF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver 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 R946 MCF, 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 R946 MCF registered?

R946 MCF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R946 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R946 MCF 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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