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R122 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 102,052 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear wheel arches

exhaust leaking

judder from both front brakes

nearside rear tyre worn low

play in both track rod ends

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 102,052 miles

both rear wheel arches

exhaust leaking

judder from both front brakes

nearside rear tyre worn low

play in both track rod ends

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 158,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 156,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 156,364 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 144,103 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 144,103 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 127,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 112,164 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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R122 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R122 TLF, 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 R122 TLF registered?

R122 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R122 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 TLF shows 9 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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