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R258 UAU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 UAU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 99,880 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,466 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 90,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 78,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake performancr

Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,381 miles

advise parking brake travel

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,368 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise parking brake travel

Pass 28 May 2014 60,396 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 59,369 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 58,086 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,720 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,245 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 22 May 2008 46,893 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,400 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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R258 UAU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R258 UAU, 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 R258 UAU registered?

R258 UAU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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