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R970 SEF

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,425 mi
Last recorded81,425 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 SEF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008

Cannot make full inspection of cills due to plastic covers

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side brake back plate exceissively corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,037 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 73,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,966 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 68,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 64,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R970 SEF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R970 SEF, 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 R970 SEF registered?

R970 SEF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R970 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 SEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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