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R387 UEC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 UEC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,054 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT

Fail 24 Oct 2018 103,054 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,063 miles

corrosion evident on o/s sill rear

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,419 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY STICKING RECOMMEND STRIP & FREE

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,688 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,903 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 73,705 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,929 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 47,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,081 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 6,560 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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R387 UEC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R387 UEC, 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 R387 UEC registered?

R387 UEC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R387 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 UEC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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