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R538 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 91,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,869 miles

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

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

accident damage offside front wing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 85,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

accident damage offside front wing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 67,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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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R538 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R538 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 R538 ULW registered?

R538 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R538 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 ULW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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