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R846 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,459 mi
Last recorded41,459 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all road tyres low tread

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

n/s door mirror insecure and o/s marked

n/s rear lens cracked

slight footbrake travel suspect rear adjustment

Fail 30 Mar 2011 41,459 miles

all road tyres low tread

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

n/s door mirror insecure and o/s marked

n/s rear lens cracked

slight footbrake travel suspect rear adjustment

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,187 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,772 miles

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

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

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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R846 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R846 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 R846 ULW registered?

R846 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R846 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 ULW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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