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R265 UER

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,964 mi
Last recorded182,964 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 UER
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 182,964 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 182,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 176,803 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 176,770 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 172,636 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 172,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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R265 UER is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R265 UER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R265 UER registered?

R265 UER is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R265 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 UER shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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