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R167 UWL

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,137 mi
Last recorded117,137 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 UWL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,931 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a sidewall repair

Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 tyre has sidewall repair

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 115,529 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 114,638 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 114,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 114,043 miles

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)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 112,718 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 112,718 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 110,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 107,993 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 102,808 miles

hand brake end of free travle

Pass 13 Dec 2006 90,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,857 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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R167 UWL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R167 UWL, 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 R167 UWL registered?

R167 UWL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R167 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 UWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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