1997 Honda Accord 2.0L Petrol · R238 RFC
1997 Honda Accord (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 158,326 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA ACCORD
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1997cc
R238 RFC Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2011
- 158,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R238 RFC Mileage History
- 11/08/2006114,332 mi
- 14/09/2007129,155 mi+14,823 mi
- 31/10/2008139,934 mi+10,779 mi
- 02/11/2009146,630 mi+6,696 mi
- 02/11/2009146,630 mi
- 28/06/2011158,326 mi+11,696 mi
Average of roughly 9,016 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R238 RFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Accord (R238 RFC) between August 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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