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R386 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,256 mi
Last recorded139,256 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 139,256 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

SRS light permenantly lit

rear bumper support excessivly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2010 139,207 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

SRS light permenantly lit

rear bumper support excessivly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 132,318 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 132,318 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 125,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 118,962 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s/f indicator lens slightly loose

sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection of sills

Fail 20 Dec 2007 118,952 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

corrosion started on exhaust

n/s/f indicator lens slightly loose

sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Nov 2006 109,676 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to perish.

both front tyres wearing low.

front discs and pads starting to wear low.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms.

Fail 18 Nov 2006 109,676 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to perish.

both front tyres wearing low.

front discs and pads starting to wear low.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms.

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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R386 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R386 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 R386 TLF registered?

R386 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R386 TLF safe to buy?

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