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R492 SLR

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,883 mi
Last recorded40,883 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 SLR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and back (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,845 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,828 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 40,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,719 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,719 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,308 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,612 miles

nearside and offside front mirrors slightly loose

Fail 13 Aug 2014 38,609 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front mirrors slightly loose

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,584 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,437 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 32,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,052 miles

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

Offside front wheel slight brake bind

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wheel slight brake bind

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,602 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 27,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 23,868 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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R492 SLR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R492 SLR, 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 R492 SLR registered?

R492 SLR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R492 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 SLR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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