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R245 UOY

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,182 mi
Last recorded69,182 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 UOY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,182 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,996 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,136 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 63,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,156 miles

nsf track rods has a little play

Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,156 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf track rods has a little play

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,553 miles

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

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

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

nsf+osf track rods have a little play

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,271 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,100 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,620 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,643 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,913 miles

ADVICE. OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE FOULING THE SCREEN.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,913 miles

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

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

ADVICE. OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE FOULING THE SCREEN.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,128 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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R245 UOY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R245 UOY, 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 R245 UOY registered?

R245 UOY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R245 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 UOY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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