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R891 SLO

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,294 mi
Last recorded151,294 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 SLO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 151,294 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brakes slight binding on

Pass 29 May 2013 141,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,881 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at fuel tank clips.Unable to make clear inspection of pipes where they pass retaining clips

Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,039 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Jul 2008 115,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 104,649 miles

advise changing number plates

Pass 17 Oct 2006 100,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 87,600 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 87,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R891 SLO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R891 SLO, 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 R891 SLO registered?

R891 SLO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R891 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 SLO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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