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R950 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,375 mi
Last recorded118,375 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 118,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid low

nearside rear shock weak

rear brake disc(s) are corroded

underbody corroded around vehicle but not excessive

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2011 118,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake fluid low

nearside rear shock weak

rear brake disc(s) are corroded

underbody corroded around vehicle but not excessive

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 114,089 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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 109,654 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 109,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 109,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 105,009 miles

Oil leak

both centre to rear chassis areas slightly damaged

exhaust tail pipe fouling body kit

Fail 17 May 2008 105,007 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

both centre to rear chassis areas slightly damaged

exhaust tail pipe fouling body kit

front bumper missing

Pass 25 Mar 2007 100,125 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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R950 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R950 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 R950 SLF registered?

R950 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R950 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 SLF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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