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R10 SSD

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

212,533 mi
Last recorded212,533 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 SSD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 212,533 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 212,316 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 200,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 200,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 162,041 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 162,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 139,381 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 139,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 119,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 119,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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R10 SSD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R10 SSD, 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 R10 SSD registered?

R10 SSD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R10 SSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 SSD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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