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R653 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,079 mi
Last recorded115,079 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 115,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,586 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,226 miles

Front drop link rubber bushes perrised nearside front tyre has a cut on tread but not exposing cords

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,197 miles

front drop links rubbers perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,996 miles

front drop link bushes perrished

offside front tyre cutting

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,106 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 99,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,587 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 80,475 miles

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

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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R653 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R653 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 R653 SLF registered?

R653 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R653 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 SLF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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