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R227 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,837 mi
Last recorded85,837 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,067 miles

High level brake light non op.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 80,067 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

High level brake light non op.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,784 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,784 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,153 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,153 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,148 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,706 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 53,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,909 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,362 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 43,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,447 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 40,447 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R227 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R227 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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R227 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R227 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 ULW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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