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R583 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,708 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge.

N/S/R Lamp Lens Cracked.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 106,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Number Plate Cracked.

N/S/R Lamp Lens Cracked.

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,736 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge.

Front Number Plate Cracked.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Number Plate Lamp,Light Output Poor.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated Slightly.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 102,735 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge.

Front Number Plate Cracked.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Number Plate Lamp,Light Output Poor.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated Slightly.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,567 miles

Small Crack On N/S/F Indicator Lens & N/S/R lamp Slight Damage.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 93,058 miles

Rear Number Plate Discoloured.

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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R583 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R583 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 R583 SLF registered?

R583 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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