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R192 UWL

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 UWL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs light follows sequence for mot but illuminates on road to indicate fault

brake fluid warning light on but fluid level ok

srs light not illuminating

Fail 15 Nov 2012 133,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs light follows sequence for mot but illuminates on road to indicate fault

brake fluid warning light on but fluid level ok

srs light not illuminating

Pass 5 Oct 2011 125,471 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 125,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 120,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 115,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 115,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 111,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 105,065 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 104,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 94,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 94,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 84,688 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 84,685 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R192 UWL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R192 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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R192 UWL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R192 UWL safe to buy?

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