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R373 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,974 mi
Last recorded144,974 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 144,974 miles

S.R.S.light on dashboard

air induction pipe missing

battery insecure

brake pipe across rear axle and front to rear (at rear)starting to corrode

nails in o/s/f tyre x2

o/s hand brake reading low

oil leak on engine/gearbox?

rear exhaust flex blowing slightly

rear spoiler slightly loose

slight buckle in n/s/r alloy wheel

slight damage to o/s/f inner alloy wheel rim

slight movement in o/s/f top and n/s/f lower ball joints

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Feb 2009 133,111 miles

air filter/intake pipe missing

battery insecure

brake discs have slight surface rust

o/s wiper starting to split

rear spoiler insecure

slight buckle in both rear alloy wheels

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 17 Feb 2009 133,111 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air filter/intake pipe missing

battery insecure

brake discs have slight surface rust

o/s wiper starting to split

rear spoiler insecure

slight buckle in both rear alloy wheels

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 19 Jan 2008 126,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 116,549 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 116,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 107,316 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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R373 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R373 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 R373 TLF registered?

R373 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R373 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 TLF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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