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R404 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,150 mi
Last recorded125,150 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
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

RegistrationR404 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 125,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 125,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 125,040 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 109,630 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front engine torque mounting split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 85,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,416 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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R404 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R404 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

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What year was R404 ULW registered?

R404 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R404 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 ULW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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