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R859 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 93,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,817 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,852 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 75,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,211 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 68,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,434 miles

brake discs pitted slightly due to car been lying for period of time

metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion at ends

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,188 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,176 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Pass 24 May 2007 59,609 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 58,848 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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R859 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R859 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 R859 SLF registered?

R859 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R859 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 SLF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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