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R614 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2014 120,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 12 Aug 2013 113,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Aug 2012 109,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

SRS light on.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 109,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

SRS light on.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 103,479 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,993 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,992 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,481 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 87,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 78,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,795 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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R614 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R614 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 R614 SLF registered?

R614 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R614 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R614 SLF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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