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R116 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 128,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light not working

front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside rear disc scored and pads wearing thin

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake reading low

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2010 128,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

centre brake light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside rear disc scored and pads wearing thin

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake reading low

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2009 119,146 miles

All four shock absorbers have developed light mistings of oil leak - more so on the nearside shocks.

Engine oil leak from around oil sump/front main oil seal

Front and rear brake discs surface corroding

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

Offside rear antiroll bar linkage has developed play

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2009 119,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

All four shock absorbers have developed light mistings of oil leak - more so on the nearside shocks.

Brake fluid level low - front brake pads wearing thin

Engine oil leak from around oil sump/front main oil seal

Front and rear brake discs surface corroding

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

Offside rear antiroll bar linkage has developed play

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2008 112,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 97,869 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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R116 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R116 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 R116 ULL registered?

R116 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R116 ULL safe to buy?

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