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R941 UEY

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,229 mi
Last recorded133,229 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 UEY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 133,229 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 133,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 123,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2008 123,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 112,450 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 111,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn,rear discs corroded

number plates cracked

tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 107,858 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 107,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 102,942 miles

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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R941 UEY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R941 UEY, 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 R941 UEY registered?

R941 UEY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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