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R85 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,508 mi
Last recorded97,508 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 97,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 80,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 75,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 67,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 67,713 miles

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

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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R85 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R85 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 R85 ULW registered?

R85 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R85 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 ULW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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