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R951 SLF

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 SLF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,917 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery inscure

Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,561 miles

battery inscure

Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,389 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 73,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R951 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc 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 R951 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

How do I check the history of R951 SLF?

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What year was R951 SLF registered?

R951 SLF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R951 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 SLF 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 R951 SLF have outstanding finance?

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