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R284 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,693 mi
Last recorded65,693 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front side lamp lens cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near and off sides rear to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low off side (1.8)

rear brake binding near side (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near and off sides rear to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,064 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,287 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Jul 2011 533,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 50,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 45,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,651 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 38,651 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R284 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R284 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R284 TLF registered?

R284 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R284 TLF safe to buy?

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