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R138 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,364 mi
Last recorded80,364 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018 80,364 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arc & under sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear bake plate corroding

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR wheel arch corroded, but not a sharp or protruding edge

OSF tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

battery clamp is missing, but battery is not considered insecure

exhaust mounting rubbers perished/spilt, but still support the exhaust system adequately

rear suspension components generally rusted

sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection of body

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,596 miles

recorded mileage lower than previous test

Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,595 miles

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

Battery loose but not considered insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 176,745 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 176,746 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,790 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,321 miles

handbrake lever slighty high,exhaust centre to rear box flange corrossion.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,062 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,009 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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R138 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R138 ULW, 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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R138 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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