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R158 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 154,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 151,273 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 148,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 145,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 145,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 144,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 143,016 miles

airbag light on

rear tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2011 140,636 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust

tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2010 138,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 136,822 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 136,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 136,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 132,424 miles

ADVISES AS OPRIGONAL TEST DEC 19TH 2006

Fail 19 Dec 2006 132,239 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD , EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jan 2006 125,173 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R158 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R158 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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R158 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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