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R482 TLF

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 138,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 130,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 116,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

some low effort to n/s hand brake

Pass 15 Feb 2007 112,140 miles

Battery insecure

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

some perishing +uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2006 98,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 98,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has long travel

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering 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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R482 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R482 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 R482 TLF registered?

R482 TLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R482 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 TLF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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