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R403 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,000 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 114,088 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,525 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,423 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,600 miles

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre poor condition - worn low on edges + outer side wall some damage

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside head light - beam pattern poor

Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,567 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre poor condition - worn low on edges + outer side wall some damage

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside head light - beam pattern poor

Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,679 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 91,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,060 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 85,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs inner surface pitted

hand brake travel high

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside brake light worked when tapped

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,759 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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R403 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R403 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R403 ULW?

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What year was R403 ULW registered?

R403 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R403 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 ULW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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