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R445 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Maroon Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,152 mi
Last recorded200,152 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 200,152 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE STONE GUARDS ROTTED

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING FRACTURED

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SILL COVERS FITTED,UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R BRAKE

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 195,844 miles

ALL STONEGUARDS/BACKPLATES RUSTED

HEADLAMP INTENSITY POOR ON BOTH LIGHTS

O/S/R BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE EXCESSIVELY PITTED/ALL DISCS POOR COND.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 195,839 miles

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

ALL STONEGUARDS/BACKPLATES RUSTED

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET INSECURE

FRONT EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

HEADLAMP INTENSITY POOR ON BOTH LIGHTS

MIL LIGHT ON

O/S/R BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE EXCESSIVELY PITTED/ALL DISCS POOR COND.

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/R BRAKE

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 190,895 miles

EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET AT IDLE 0.30 LIMIT 0.30 READING

INTENSITY POOR ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 190,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

INTENSITY POOR ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS

NOISE FROM O/S/R WHEEL (PAD WEAR SENSOR ?)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 187,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 183,054 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSR brake back plate corroded & parts missing.

OSr tyre 4MM & NSR 3mm ,both tyre treads distorted at rear.

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 178,402 miles

CORROSION ON O/S/R QUARTER PANEL

REAR TYRE TREADS SLIGHTLY DISTORTING

Pass 26 Oct 2007 175,456 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 175,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 152,387 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 152,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 136,852 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R445 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Maroon with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R445 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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R445 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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