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R899 SLP

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,583 mi
Last recorded77,583 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 SLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,419 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 72,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 69,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,707 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 64,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,855 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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R899 SLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R899 SLP, 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

How do I check the history of R899 SLP?

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What year was R899 SLP registered?

R899 SLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R899 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 SLP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R899 SLP have outstanding finance?

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