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D3 UMR

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,930 mi
Last recorded120,930 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 UMR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,930 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 120,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,474 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 112,693 miles

Battery insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 112,693 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,943 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust Joint has Exhaust Paste

Fail 3 Dec 2008 106,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,929 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 106,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Dec 2007 96,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 96,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 82,078 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 82,078 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,760 miles

All Indicators bulbs fading

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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D3 UMR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D3 UMR, 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 D3 UMR registered?

D3 UMR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is D3 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 UMR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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