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R72 UOA

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,810 mi
Last recorded85,810 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 UOA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,810 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

nearside rear indicator lense damaged

plastic covers fitted to both sills preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2008 85,810 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear indicator lense damaged

plastic covers fitted to both sills preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2006 77,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,261 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R72 UOA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R72 UOA, 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 R72 UOA registered?

R72 UOA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R72 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 UOA shows 4 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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