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R986 ULW

1997 Honda Accord

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,005 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,912 miles

offside mirror damaged,nsr window mech faulty,oil leak in places-attention

osf top balljoint deteriorating-seen atl,both front lower balljoints slight lift,rear reg plate deteriorating,osr arch-sill corroding,spare tyre deflated,coolant low,both rear shockers leaking,nsr wheel nut smaller then rest,osf tyre bulged on tread

Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak-investigate

osf top balljoint deteriorating-seen atl,both front lower balljoints slight lift,rear reg plate deteriorating,osr arch-sill corroding,spare tyre deflated,coolant low,both rear shockers leaking,nsr wheel nut smaller then rest,osf tyre bulged on tread

Fail 19 Sep 2014 90,901 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,169 miles

oil leak, oil dirty, vehicle chassis corroded, o/s/f top balljoint slight play, o/s/f rack arm has slight play, rear shockers slight seepage, (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 87,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak, oil dirty, vehicle chassis corroded, o/s/f top balljoint slight play, o/s/f rack arm has slight play, rear shockers slight seepage, (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,675 miles

engine oil bit high,os reg lamp came/stayed on bit delayed,oil leak-investigate,os cv boot bit damp,rear shockers bit damp,nsr tyre cracking slightly,rear suspension bushes and balljoint covers slightly deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2012 81,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil high,os reg lamp slight delay,spare tyre wearing low,oil leak-investigate

os cv boot area bit damp,both rear shockers bit wet-investigate-bounce test just within limits,nsr tyre cracking on tread in places,both rear balljoint covers slightly deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2011 77,307 miles

front brake pads wearing low-investigate,rear shockers damp-may require attention

offside front tyre wearing low on tread,nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking in places,nearside rear brake fluctuating slightly-investigate

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low-investigate,rear shockers damp-may require attention

offside front tyre wearing low on tread,nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking in places,nearside rear brake fluctuating slightly-investigate

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,581 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

mirrors damaged/taped over

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leaks-investigate

Fail 1 Oct 2010 71,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

mirrors damaged/taped over

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leaks-investigate

Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 67,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2007 57,883 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 57,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,815 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 53,815 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 50,371 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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R986 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R986 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 R986 ULW registered?

R986 ULW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R986 ULW shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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