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R476 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 121,716 miles

has oil leak

stone chip on o/s/ headlight

Pass 7 Jan 2009 116,394 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 116,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 110,390 miles

drivers seat loose

nsf cv gaiter starting to leak

osf headlight glass chipped

osf seatbelt starting to fray

osf washer poor

osr brake slight binding

osr tyre 2mm

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 27 Dec 2007 110,351 miles

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

drivers seat loose

nsf cv gaiter starting to leak

osf headlight glass chipped

osf seatbelt starting to fray

osf washer poor

osr brake slight binding

osr tyre 2mm

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 27 Dec 2006 102,628 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 102,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 94,299 miles

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

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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R476 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R476 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 R476 TLF registered?

R476 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R476 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 TLF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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