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R988 KAF

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,198 mi
Last recorded62,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 KAF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection to outer sills

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre stop not working

side skirts fitted not aloowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre stop not working

side skirts fitted not aloowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2012 555,289 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 55,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,523 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 45,494 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 45,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,547 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 35,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 32,430 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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R988 KAF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R988 KAF, 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 R988 KAF registered?

R988 KAF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R988 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 KAF shows 14 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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