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R731 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,490 mi
Last recorded137,490 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 137,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,039 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 134,039 miles

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 129,173 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,007 miles

both front tyres wearing near legal limit

Fail 15 Aug 2017 126,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing near legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,639 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 112,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,418 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,252 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 102,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,312 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 97,312 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both drive shafts corroded

high level brake light not working

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

unable to inspect outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 92,644 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both drive shafts corroded

high level brake light not working

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

unable to inspect outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,780 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,780 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,839 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 77,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 73,177 miles

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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R731 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R731 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 R731 ULW registered?

R731 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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