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R819 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,496 mi
Last recorded94,496 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

front cross member corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded within offside rear trailing arm front mounting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

front cross member corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,088 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,088 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,206 miles

Battery not fully secure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,755 miles

side covers fitted

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

exh mount broken

Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

exh mount broken

rear brake discs poor cond

side covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroding

minor oil weep

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres deteriorating

slight damage to offside front indicator lens

various vehicle/component corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2010 65,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroding

minor oil weep

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres deteriorating

slight damage to offside front indicator lens

various vehicle/component corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,142 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear & n/s/f wheels inner rims slightly out of shape

h/brake lever travel long

n/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

o/s/r brake disc deteriorating

o/s/r seatbelt strap retraction poor

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,704 miles

minimal front brake judder

park brake traval long

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,704 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads worn

park brake traval long

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,974 miles

all tyre valves dust caps missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

h/brake lever close to end of travel

n/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

rear brake discs deteriorating

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no. plates deteriorating

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Oct 2006 49,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no. plates deteriorating

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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R819 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R819 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 R819 SLF registered?

R819 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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