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R389 UGM

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,370 mi
Last recorded93,370 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 UGM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,370 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,327 miles

EML Operating

Fail 31 Jul 2012 91,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML Operating

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,486 miles

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

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

front exhaust sheild corroded and insecure

nearside inner cv joint has play

Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front exhaust sheild corroded and insecure

nearside inner cv joint has play

Pass 10 Aug 2010 183,441 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 183,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,506 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 79,506 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 75,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,234 miles

Driver side front tyre scrubbing on inside edge.

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

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

Slight excess travel in hand brake.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,116 miles

Exhaust centre section corroding.

Slight excess travel in hand brake.

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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R389 UGM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R389 UGM, 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 R389 UGM registered?

R389 UGM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R389 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 UGM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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