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R461 LGF

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 LGF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 111,733 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

front brake pad/s worn, approx 1.6mm lining remaining

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2012 111,733 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

front brake pad/s worn, approx 1.6mm lining remaining

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,427 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 108,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,227 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 100,223 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,187 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 92,182 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,184 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 82,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 82,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 76,569 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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R461 LGF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R461 LGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R461 LGF?

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What year was R461 LGF registered?

R461 LGF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R461 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 LGF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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