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R866 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,659 mi
Last recorded152,659 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 152,659 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 151,312 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate in poor condition

handbrake lever travel could be reduced

Pass 26 Feb 2010 146,990 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2009 135,964 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Feb 2009 135,963 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Feb 2008 129,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 125,340 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 125,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 120,208 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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R866 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R866 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 R866 SLF registered?

R866 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R866 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 SLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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