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R580 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,068 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 89,068 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,718 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 73,718 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,573 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

O/S/F disc corroded on inner edge

Rear reg plate separating

Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake pipes starting to corrode

O/S/F disc corroded on inner edge

Rear reg plate separating

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,596 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,596 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,101 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on insides of discs

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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R580 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R580 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 R580 SLF registered?

R580 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R580 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 SLF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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