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R220 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,707 mi
Last recorded108,707 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2011 108,707 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 108,707 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,148 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 98,144 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,231 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 89,231 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,164 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 77,165 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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R220 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R220 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 R220 ULL registered?

R220 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R220 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 ULL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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