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R571 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,405 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Jan 2014 110,357 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,153 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,153 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 101,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,674 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 97,664 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 93,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,006 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 89,033 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 89,033 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 82,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 82,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 78,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 78,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 708,065 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 70,688 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R571 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R571 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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R571 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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