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R327 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,673 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on dash.

offside front washer jet blocked.

travel in park brake lever.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake has slight reserve travel

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,634 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 93,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,498 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,408 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 86,156 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 81,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 76,949 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)

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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R327 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R327 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 R327 TLF registered?

R327 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R327 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 TLF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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