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R285 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,092 mi
Last recorded81,092 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,424 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,289 miles

both front tyres worn to the wear indicators and n/s also very low on inner egde in places.

chips in windscreen zone (A) near limit

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,725 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2005 62,452 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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R285 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R285 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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What year was R285 ULW registered?

R285 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R285 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 ULW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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