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R569 UWA

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,947 mi
Last recorded180,947 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 UWA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2014 180,947 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 171,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 161,857 miles

handbrake ha svery little reserve travel

handbrake only just passed brake performance test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 152,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 142,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 133,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 123,253 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 123,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 116,448 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 116,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 111,113 miles

hand brake effort on 17%

offside front window winder fault.

offside washer jets weak.

stone chip on windsreen.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 111,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake effort on 17%..

offside front washers weak.

offside front window winder faulty..

radiator corroded, plus leaking water.

stone chip on windsreen.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 98,618 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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R569 UWA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R569 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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R569 UWA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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