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R353 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,579 mi
Last recorded112,579 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,579 miles

Bonnet catch is stiff to close

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes are deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters are perrished/deteriated

Both front wiper blades are slightly deteriated

Both rear anti-roll bar bushes are deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear registration plate lights are going dim

Both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Centre to rear exhaust joint has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

Rear registration plate is deteriated/delaminating but not likely to be misread

The brake lines on the underside of the vehicle are partially covered by plastic trunking limiting inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 100,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,689 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wiper split.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,740 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 65,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 62,094 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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R353 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R353 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 R353 TLF registered?

R353 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R353 TLF safe to buy?

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