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R952 MCF

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,100 mi
Last recorded155,100 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 MCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease on to abs sensor

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease on to abs sensor

Pass 16 Aug 2017 154,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 151,039 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 151,039 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate damaged.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,825 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and starting to wear low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 142,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside front tyre perished and starting to wear low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge.

Offside rear hand brake reading low.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 136,489 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 136,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 127,995 miles

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 120,167 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,167 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Travel in handbrake

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,263 miles

Centre stop light not working

Handbrake close to end of travel

Spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,263 miles

Centre stop light not working

Handbrake close to end of travel

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,193 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Travel in handbrake

Unable to check sills for corrosion correctly due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 97,606 miles

Offside outer CV gaiter damp

Travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,724 miles

Handbrake readings on limit

Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,454 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped and low on inner and outer edge

Offside outer CV gaiter damp

Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,434 miles

Handbrake high.

Nearside c-v gaiter perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 67,088 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 67,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both outer cv gaiters heavily perished

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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R952 MCF is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R952 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.

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What year was R952 MCF registered?

R952 MCF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R952 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 MCF shows 21 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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