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R922 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,239 mi
Last recorded126,239 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 126,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front-rear discs corroded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 126,235 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front-rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 124,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 124,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 118,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 115,045 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,109 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 94,109 miles

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

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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R922 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R922 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 R922 SLF registered?

R922 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R922 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 SLF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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