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R614 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,735 mi
Last recorded126,735 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 126,735 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 126,723 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 119,762 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE SERVICE CHECK ADJUSTMENT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2007 111,494 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN

ADVISE O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE SERVICE CHECK ADJUSTMENT

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 111,494 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN

ADVISE O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE SERVICE CHECK ADJUSTMENT

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 103,681 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 103,681 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R614 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R614 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 R614 ULW registered?

R614 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R614 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R614 ULW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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