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R562 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,309 mi
Last recorded74,309 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust heat shield tempary repair

suspect front pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,016 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,934 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake travel high

rear section of exhaust system corroded

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,024 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

park brake lever close to stop

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,006 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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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R562 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue 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 R562 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 R562 SLF registered?

R562 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R562 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 SLF 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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