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R307 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,471 mi
Last recorded170,471 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 170,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 170,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 158,289 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 142,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 127,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 114,532 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 114,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 99,992 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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R307 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R307 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R307 ULW registered?

R307 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R307 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 ULW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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