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R254 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,456 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 115,577 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 109,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2012 109,537 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,951 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,568 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,361 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wear edges close to limits

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,719 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 50,295 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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R254 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R254 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 R254 TLF registered?

R254 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R254 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 TLF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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