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R644 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

276,191 mi
Last recorded276,191 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 276,191 miles

possible abs fault.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 269,459 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trim over sills

Fail 28 Jul 2015 269,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trim over sills

Pass 8 Aug 2014 260,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 260,965 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 251,733 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 245,066 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

s.r.s light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 238,809 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 238,809 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 226,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 210,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 193,976 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2007 175,091 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel remaining

Pass 18 Aug 2006 150,924 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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R644 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R644 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 R644 SLF registered?

R644 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R644 SLF safe to buy?

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