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R582 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 121,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low

slight dampness around offside front brake calliper but no leaks evident and under pressure at time of test

vehicle underbody dirty and some areas on limits of testing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,888 miles

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes worn & perished

Rear pads a little low - o/s/r

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Slight oil leak - rocker cover gasket

Some front end body damage

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 116,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes worn & perished

Rear pads a little low - o/s/r

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Slight oil leak - rocker cover gasket

Some front end body damage

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 112,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,499 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes well perished

Handbrake travel quite high

Multiple nails in o/s/r tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Some bind to o/s/r brake - advise needs looking into

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s/f cv boot well perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 107,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes well perished

Handbrake travel quite high

Multiple nails in o/s/r tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Some bind to o/s/r brake - advise needs looking into

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s/f cv boot well perished

o/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abs light goes out when tested correctly but was illuminated when vehicle was driven in

n/s/f cv boot perished and inner clip loose

o/s/f cv boot perished and inner clip losse

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 21 Jul 2009 101,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

abs light goes out when tested correctly but was illuminated when vehicle was driven in

n/s/f cv boot perished and inner clip loose

o/s/f cv boot perished and inner clip losse

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Jul 2008 96,638 miles

both front cv boots cracking badly and leaking grease

both front wheels have slight brake binding on

front brake pads very thin - advise renew as soon as possible

front number plate format is questionable

rear brake pipes above fuel tank starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,022 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 73,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R582 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R582 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 R582 ULW registered?

R582 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R582 ULW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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