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R981 MCF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,077 mi
Last recorded143,077 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 MCF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,077 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 143,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 137,884 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 137,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

reduced efficiency o/s/r handbrake

Fail 27 Apr 2010 131,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 125,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,323 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 119,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 122,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 112,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 105,521 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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R981 MCF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R981 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 R981 MCF registered?

R981 MCF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R981 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 MCF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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