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R383 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,647 mi
Last recorded138,647 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 138,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,348 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,348 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,025 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 104,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,580 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,580 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,438 miles

airbag light on

offside front wiper starting to split

Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,438 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light on

offside front wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,046 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,267 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 51,267 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,534 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s wiper torn

Pass 3 May 2006 32,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear 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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R383 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R383 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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R383 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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