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R129 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,162 mi
Last recorded131,162 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 131,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 131,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 125,964 miles

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

fuel pipes corroding.

n/s headlight lens cracked/damaged.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 125,964 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

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

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

fuel pipes corroding.

n/s headlight lens cracked/damaged.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 121,807 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

handbrake close to full travel.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

n/s headlight lens cracked/damaged.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

oil leak. (sump).

rear suspension/anti roll bar corrording.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 121,807 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

handbrake close to full travel.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

n/s headlight lens cracked/damaged.

o/s+n/s/f tyre pressures low.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

oil leak. (sump).

rear suspension/anti roll bar corrording.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 115,454 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 115,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs starting to wear down.

front pipe/cat exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

fuel lines corroding.

handbrake close to full travel.

n/s headlight lens cracked/damaged.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes on calipers corroding .

oil leak.(sump badly rusted )

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/calipers corroding.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 106,120 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 106,120 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on rear suspension.

front number plate cracked.

n/s headlight lens cracked.

rear exhaust corroding.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

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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R129 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R129 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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R129 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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