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R997 YAN

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 YAN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,489 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 97,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,605 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 85,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,463 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 73,463 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,617 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,557 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 49,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,148 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,191 miles

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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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R997 YAN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R997 YAN, 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 R997 YAN registered?

R997 YAN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R997 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 YAN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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