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R371 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,064 mi
Last recorded52,064 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 52,064 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,064 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 48,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

center exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 40,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,816 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre requires changing due to age

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre requires changing due to age

Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre requires changing due to age

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre requires changing due to age

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,444 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,409 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 32,748 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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R371 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R371 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 R371 TLF registered?

R371 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R371 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 TLF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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