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R420 ULL

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,775 mi
Last recorded178,775 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 178,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 178,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 300,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 174,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 171,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 169,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 166,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 160,899 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2012 160,839 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 155,503 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 155,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner thread...tracking is advised.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 146,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 146,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 139,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 131,877 miles

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

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Pass 21 Sep 2007 124,722 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 116,936 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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R420 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R420 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R420 ULL?

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What year was R420 ULL registered?

R420 ULL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R420 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 ULL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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