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R475 SLU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,942 mi
Last recorded111,942 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 SLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,942 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 111,935 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 105,793 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 105,789 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 89,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,447 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 81,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,122 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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R475 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc 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 R475 SLU, 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 R475 SLU registered?

R475 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R475 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 SLU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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