MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S AND N/S FRONT TOP BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S AND N/S FRONT TOP BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R470 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R470 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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R470 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1997.
Is R470 TLF safe to buy?
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