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R546 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,381 mi
Last recorded174,381 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 174,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 174,463 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 164,213 miles

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 158,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

handbrake near the limit of its travel.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 146,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 128,957 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 128,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R546 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R546 SLF, 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 R546 SLF registered?

R546 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R546 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 SLF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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