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R568 UWA

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,760 mi
Last recorded31,760 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 UWA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 31,760 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 115,726 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,444 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,465 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,225 miles

handbrake just meeting minimum standard

Fail 24 Oct 2012 91,216 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,131 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 84,131 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,329 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 68,913 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,133 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,500 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 52,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,254 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 45,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R568 UWA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R568 UWA, 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 R568 UWA registered?

R568 UWA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R568 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R568 UWA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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