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R342 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,898 mi
Last recorded168,898 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 168,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front both brake discs slighty pitted

front both headlight aim image slighty distored

near side rear light unit cracked

near side rear wheel feels slighty rough

o.s.f indicator cracked

oil leak

power steering rack join from the coloum cutosmer has put a rubber cover. can not see.

rear both brake discs slight pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2008 168,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front both brake discs slighty pitted

front both headlight aim image slighty distored

near side rear light unit cracked

near side rear wheel feels slighty rough

o.s.f indicator cracked

oil leak

rear both brake discs slight pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2007 146,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 134,938 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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R342 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R342 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 R342 ULW registered?

R342 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R342 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 ULW shows 4 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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