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R127 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 139,576 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 139,576 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,852 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 133,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 128,247 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 128,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 119,386 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Nearside headlamp lens chipped.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 119,386 miles

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

Front bumper damaged.

Nearside headlamp lens chipped.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 111,783 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 111,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 104,146 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 104,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 100,954 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 100,951 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 94,970 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 94,967 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)

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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R127 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R127 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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R127 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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