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R590 SLU

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,943 mi
Last recorded90,943 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 SLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,943 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades smearing (nearside blade split)

power assisted steering fluid level on minimum (steering rack damp with what appears to be pas fluid at base of steering column at join to steering rack)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

secondary high level stop lamp not working (high level in boot spoiler operational)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 90,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades smearing (nearside blade split)

power assisted steering fluid level on minimum (steering rack damp with what appears to be pas fluid at base of steering column at join to steering rack)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

secondary high level stop lamp not working (high level in boot spoiler operational)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,468 miles

un-able to see front/rear pads/discs for wear/condition

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,343 miles

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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R590 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R590 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 R590 SLU registered?

R590 SLU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R590 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 SLU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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