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R975 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,153 mi
Last recorded124,153 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 124,153 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 123,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 123,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 121,641 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 121,641 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 120,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 108,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 77,000 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2005 77,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2005 76,552 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve operating spindle insecure (3.2.1b)

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

Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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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R975 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R975 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 R975 ULW registered?

R975 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R975 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R975 ULW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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