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R663 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,032 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 104,744 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

n/s rear tyre cut in two places at outer side wall and just over 2mm

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 30 Dec 2010 104,744 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

n/s rear tyre cut in two places at outer side wall and just over 2mm

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2009 97,745 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 97,745 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,769 miles

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

bad oil leak from oil filter area

evidence of oil leak above inlet manifold area

n/s rear light cluster damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

bad oil leak from oil filter area

evidence of oil leak above inlet manifold area

n/s rear light cluster damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,723 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Jan 2008 77,723 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s rear tyre wear on edges

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,228 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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R663 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R663 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 R663 SLF registered?

R663 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R663 SLF safe to buy?

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