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R8 UUU

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,790 mi
Last recorded135,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 UUU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,790 miles

front brake discs inner faces edges slightly rusty

rear exhaust joint very slight blow

Fail 15 Jul 2010 135,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

f/n/s brake pads worn

front brake discs inner faces edges slightly rusty

rear exhaust joint very slight blow

Pass 1 Aug 2009 130,426 miles

r/n/s tyre worn/ nail in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2008 123,527 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 119,056 miles

w/sreen damaged †r/n/s tyre edge worn †front discs inner faces slightly corrosion †

Fail 22 Jun 2006 119,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs inner faces slight corrosion †r/n/s tyre edge worn †air bag lamp on †

windscreen slight damage †r/n/s brake disc face slight damage

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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R8 UUU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R8 UUU, 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 R8 UUU registered?

R8 UUU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R8 UUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 UUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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