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R864 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,610 mi
Last recorded135,610 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 126,327 miles

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

SRS light on.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,251 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 113,240 miles

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

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 100,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 91,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 81,555 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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R864 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc 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 R864 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 R864 SLF registered?

R864 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R864 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 SLF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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