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R684 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,103 mi
Last recorded155,103 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 155,103 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 148,884 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on inside edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 148,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres low on tread on inside edge

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 127,356 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 117,132 miles

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

radiator leaking badly

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,482 miles

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

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2007 87,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,302 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,141 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2005 72,535 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

some handbrake travel

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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R684 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 R684 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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R684 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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