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R539 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,536 mi
Last recorded115,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 115,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2011 115,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 109,844 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 100,797 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2007 96,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 93,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear brake binding very slightly

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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R539 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R539 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 R539 ULW registered?

R539 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R539 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 ULW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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