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R705 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,086 mi
Last recorded150,086 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 150,086 miles

CV boots cracking

bonet catch sticking

dents and scratchs to various body panels

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

rear trailing arm bushes cracking badly

Fail 11 Mar 2010 150,086 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CV boots cracking

bonet catch sticking

dents and scratchs to various body panels

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

rear trailing arm bushes cracking badly

Pass 13 Jan 2009 140,123 miles

n/s/wing mirror taped up dents and damage to vehicle wet at time of test rear tyres worn on edges/and front unable to see coil springs fully exhaust corroded brake pipes coverd by plastic trim slight play in steering system

Fail 12 Jan 2009 140,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/wing mirror taped up dents and damage to vehicle wet at time of test rear tyres worn on edges/and front unable to see coil springs fully exhaust corroded brake pipes coverd by plastic trim slight play in steering system

Pass 21 Dec 2007 127,726 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2007 127,716 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror cracked but does not affect view

Pass 18 Oct 2006 117,379 miles

bonnet cable/mecanism sticking bonnet secure for m.o.t

nearside mirror damaged ok

Fail 18 Oct 2006 117,379 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet cable/mecanism sticking bonnet secure for m.o.t

nearside mirror damaged ok

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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R705 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R705 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 R705 ULW registered?

R705 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R705 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 ULW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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