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R989 AKK

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 AKK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 128,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

middle/rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 128,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

middle/rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,291 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,764 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 103,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 99,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,606 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 94,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 90,157 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,327 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 84,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 76,926 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 76,862 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R989 AKK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R989 AKK, 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 R989 AKK registered?

R989 AKK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R989 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 AKK shows 15 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.

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