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R857 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,182 mi
Last recorded112,182 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 112,182 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 112,181 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,998 miles

slight bow on exhaust and slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Fail 10 Nov 2018 104,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight bow on exhaust and slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,568 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,268 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 89,164 miles

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

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

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

rear radios arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 33,571 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 33,571 miles

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

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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R857 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R857 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R857 SLF registered?

R857 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R857 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 SLF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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