CarVerify

Free Car Check

R331 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2023 89,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to front and center leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components rusting

Fail 12 Aug 2022 81,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear arches have tape on them

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,550 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front support bracket corroded and broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,612 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,007 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,007 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,778 miles

Oil leak ()

all metal brake pipes coated in grease

sump corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,718 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,796 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,912 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the inner cords

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,533 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 56,508 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,128 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,128 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,334 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,590 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 38,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,974 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
Full Honda Accord reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R331 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R331 ULL, 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

How do I check the history of R331 ULL?

You can check the full history of R331 ULL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R331 ULL registered?

R331 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R331 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 ULL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R331 ULL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R331 ULL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.