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R574 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,303 mi
Last recorded60,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 49,878 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying on drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough No play detected at steering wheel. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Steering system slightly rough in opperation. No play detected at steering wheel. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 46,566 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Steering system slightly rough in opperation. No play detected at steering wheel. (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 38,751 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,936 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,983 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,513 miles

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,334 miles

light uneven feel when steering rotated at steering wheel thought to be from lower universal joint on coloumb.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,248 miles

steering rack bushing has slight play

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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R574 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R574 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R574 ULW?

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What year was R574 ULW registered?

R574 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R574 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 ULW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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