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R184 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides coil springs rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump rusty

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged still rear view ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteraited but not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,694 miles

both front tyres slighty cracked

front to rear brake pipes both slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,520 miles

both steering knuckles slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,106 miles

both front steering knuckles slight play

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

exhaust slightly rusty

front exhaust flexi deteraited

o/s/r tyre slightly damaged on inside

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,849 miles

2x sterring knuckle slight play

slight exhaust leak in middle

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,849 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

2x sterring knuckle slight play

slight exhaust leak in middle

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,873 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 55,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,899 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,807 miles

some distortion on front discs

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,353 miles

All Tyre Walls Slightly Damaged.

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Steering Wheel Covering Loose.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,186 miles

Steering Wheel Covering Loose.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering Wheel Covering Loose.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,809 miles

Slight Damage To N/S/F Tyre Wall.

Steering Wheel Cover Loose.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Brake Binding Slightly.

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

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

Slight Damage To N/S/F Tyre Wall.

Steering Wheel Cover Loose.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 34,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,045 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked.

Rear Indicator Lights Pale.

Rear Number Plate Discoloured.

Steering Wheel Covering Loose.

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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R184 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R184 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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R184 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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