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R465 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,431 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,498 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,450 miles

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,438 miles

hanbrake lever travel high

o/s/f indicator lens covered by plastic film

Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SRS warning light on

Main beam tell tale obscured by a sticker

Shallow cracks to both outer drive shaft gaitors

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,377 miles

Main beam tell tale obscured by a sticker

SRS warning light on

Shallow cracks to both outer drive shaft gaitors

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,444 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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R465 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R465 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.

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What year was R465 ULW registered?

R465 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R465 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 ULW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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