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R484 SLU

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,142 mi
Last recorded90,142 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 SLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,142 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust section blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s - worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 62,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 62,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,092 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,070 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,401 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,988 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,653 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 56,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,924 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,120 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,937 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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R484 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R484 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 R484 SLU registered?

R484 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R484 SLU safe to buy?

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