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R903 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,931 mi
Last recorded103,931 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012 103,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight surface corrosion is forming at bottom of both rear wheel arches. Plastic seal trims fitted.

VERY slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight surface corrosion is forming at bottom of both rear wheel arches. Plastic seal trims fitted.

VERY slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2011 100,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,936 miles

High level brake light disconnected at time of test

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,238 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 70,974 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 70,974 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R903 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver 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 R903 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 R903 ULW registered?

R903 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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