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R926 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,476 mi
Last recorded125,476 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 125,476 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 125,476 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 106,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 106,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s handbrake not as good as n/s

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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R926 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R926 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R926 SLF registered?

R926 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R926 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 SLF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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