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R626 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,292 mi
Last recorded167,292 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 167,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 167,262 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 157,488 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 148,809 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 148,809 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 139,153 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 139,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 133,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 129,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,285 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 120,848 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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R626 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R626 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 R626 SLF registered?

R626 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R626 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 SLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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