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R408 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,417 mi
Last recorded118,417 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
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

RegistrationR408 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,417 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plate deteriorating.

handbrake travels high.

n/s/f side light bulb worked when tapped.

n/s/f tyre on 2.9mm

o/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,829 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 101,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,376 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 96,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,949 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

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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R408 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R408 ULL, 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 R408 ULL registered?

R408 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R408 ULL safe to buy?

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