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R209 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,211 mi
Last recorded149,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 149,211 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 149,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 138,443 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 138,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 126,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 115,306 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 115,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 102,098 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 102,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R209 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc 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 R209 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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What year was R209 ULL registered?

R209 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R209 ULL safe to buy?

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