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R591 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,352 mi
Last recorded140,352 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 140,352 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 140,352 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 133,737 miles

advise nearside front and offside front tyres wearing inner tread

advise offside rear tyre worn outer tread

Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,079 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 123,079 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 111,227 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 96,337 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 96,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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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R591 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R591 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

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What year was R591 ULW registered?

R591 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R591 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 ULW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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