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R618 UDV

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,817 mi
Last recorded195,817 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 UDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 195,817 miles

Rear main suspension bushes are cracked and weak. Rear brake discs are corroded. Front and rear metal brake pipe sections showing signs of corrosion.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Offside front tyreis seriously cracked and cut. Nearside front tyre is worn VERY low on inner edge and cracked.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 195,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear main suspension bushes are cracked and weak. Rear brake discs are corroded. Front and rear metal brake pipe sections showing signs of corrosion.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Offside front tyreis seriously cracked and cut. Nearside front tyre is worn VERY low on inner edge and cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 178,501 miles

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

Signs of damage to offside front door and sill section. Slight corrosion showing on metal brake pipe sections. Nearside hand brake mechanism cover is insecure. Rear suspension main arm bushes are showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 168,425 miles

damage o/s/f door/sill area

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

slight movement both front lower ball joints

Fail 30 Aug 2007 168,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both rear suspension arm bushes starting to split

damage to o/s/f door & sill area

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 31 Aug 2006 163,506 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/r brake disc worn

slight bulge in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2006 163,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/r brake disc scored

slight bulge in n/s/r tyre inner inner sidewall

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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R618 UDV 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 57.1%.

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 R618 UDV, 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 R618 UDV registered?

R618 UDV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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