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R581 SLU

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

168,874 mi
Last recorded168,874 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 SLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 168,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 168,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 160,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 160,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 156,865 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 156,865 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 156,865 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 156,865 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 149,996 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 149,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 144,037 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 144,037 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 138,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 138,738 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 130,716 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 130,619 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

please note that exhaust downpipe has a minor gas leak, wear to rear suspension links & n/s/f indicator repeater is insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2005 123,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

please note all rear suspension bushes are slightly worn.

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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R581 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R581 SLU, 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 R581 SLU registered?

R581 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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