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R832 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,822 mi
Last recorded166,822 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 166,822 miles

VEHICLE QUARTER PANELS REPAIRED TO CONCEAL SHARP EDGES CAUSED BY CORROSION UNABLE TO INSPECT FURTHER

Pass 19 Apr 2012 164,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 160,269 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 160,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 153,622 miles

BOPTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 13 Apr 2010 153,620 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

BOPTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Apr 2009 137,745 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

N/S PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 1 May 2008 124,131 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 1 May 2008 124,131 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Apr 2007 107,317 miles

parking brake reserve travel low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 91,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small stone chip to offside headlamp

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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R832 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R832 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 R832 ULW registered?

R832 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R832 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 ULW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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