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R580 TEF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 TEF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 145,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 122,896 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 114,793 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 114,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 105,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,567 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 96,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 62,011 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,011 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TEF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R580 TEF, 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 TEF registered?

R580 TEF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R580 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 TEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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