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R971 LJT

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,821 mi
Last recorded157,821 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 LJT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2014 157,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 156,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 153,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 152,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 151,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 149,081 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 147,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 142,633 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 LJT is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJT, 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 R971 LJT registered?

R971 LJT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R971 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 LJT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R971 LJT have outstanding finance?

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