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R626 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,157 mi
Last recorded138,157 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 138,157 miles

coolant leak on engine

handbrake close to excessive travel

rear offside tyre under inflated

Fail 14 Nov 2008 138,157 miles

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

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

coolant leak on engine

handbrake close to excessive travel

rear offside tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Nov 2007 135,783 miles

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

both rear brake pipes to flex's close to corrosion limit

cut in nearside front tyre tread

hand brake travel close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2006 132,790 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 132,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R626 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R626 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 R626 ULW registered?

R626 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R626 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 ULW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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