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R971 ESC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,228 mi
Last recorded33,228 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 ESC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,228 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 33,233 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,630 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 29,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,192 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,680 miles

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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R971 ESC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R971 ESC, 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

How do I check the history of R971 ESC?

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What year was R971 ESC registered?

R971 ESC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R971 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 ESC shows 6 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.

Does R971 ESC have outstanding finance?

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