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R102 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,215 mi
Last recorded175,215 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 175,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 162,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 152,268 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded and pinholed (possible slight exhaust leakage from engine manifold area)

rear brakes binding slightly

top grip of steering wheel debonding from inner frame

Fail 3 Oct 2008 143,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front side lamp lens damaged

steering wheel top grip debonding from inner frame

stonechip in front screen

Pass 3 Oct 2008 143,374 miles

nearside front side lamp lens damaged

steering wheel top grip debonding from inner frame

stonechip in front screen

Pass 3 Oct 2007 135,070 miles

stone damage front screen

Fail 3 Oct 2007 135,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both front tyre treads worn inner edges

both rear brakes binding, unable to check wheel bearings.

stone damage front screen

Pass 9 Oct 2006 125,873 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 125,696 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

front engine/gearbox mount deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

steering wheel grip cover loose at top part

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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R102 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R102 ULL, 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 R102 ULL registered?

R102 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R102 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 ULL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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