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R315 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,897 mi
Last recorded145,897 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 145,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear bumper slightly loose at o/s end

slight corrosion at rear of n/s sill

Fail 25 Jul 2013 145,894 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear bumper slightly loose at o/s end

slight corrosion at rear of n/s sill

Pass 30 Aug 2012 138,828 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 29 Aug 2012 138,828 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

no spare wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 119,689 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 119,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,912 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 110,912 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,337 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 100,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,548 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R315 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R315 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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R315 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R315 ULW safe to buy?

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