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R208 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,600 mi
Last recorded43,600 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 43,334 miles

corrosion underbody

Fail 20 May 2015 43,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2014 42,938 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

genral corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 20 May 2014 42,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

genral corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 23 May 2013 42,685 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 42,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 42,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

car has heavy corrosion under-side at rear.

Pass 5 May 2011 41,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,001 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 36,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 36,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,932 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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R208 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R208 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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R208 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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