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R464 UUJ

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,542 mi
Last recorded141,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 UUJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 141,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 136,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,637 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Jul 2015 130,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 125,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 124,943 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,668 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

rear reg plate delaminating

Fail 24 Jul 2013 119,663 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust badly corroded

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fluid leak from clutch m/cylinder

Fail 28 Jun 2012 111,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fluid leak from clutch m/cylinder

slight drag n/s/r brake

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,417 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 101,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,658 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 89,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 66,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R464 UUJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R464 UUJ, 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 R464 UUJ registered?

R464 UUJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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