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R129 SOK

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,979 mi
Last recorded110,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 SOK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 110,979 miles

1 x off side front washer jet blocked

both front tyres close to ware bars

damp residue on power steering rack

drivers door handle damaged but opperational

few areas of corrosion

fuel filler neck damp residue no visable leak

near side rear brake pipe to caliper damp reisue no visable leak but tested on wet day

near side rear drop link slight play

oil leak sump

rear brake application slight uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2010 105,879 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front cv gaitors deteriorating

drivers door handle damaged but is still operational

handbrake is close too no reserve travel

slight dampness around rear shock absorbers

Pass 2 Jun 2010 105,879 miles

both front cv gaitors deteriorating

drivers door handle damaged but is still operational

handbrake is close too no reserve travel

slight dampness around rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,920 miles

front cv gaitors perishing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2009 101,920 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front cv gaitors perishing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,054 miles

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

corrosion offside outer wheel arch

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight brake judder offside rear

Fail 11 Aug 2008 100,048 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight brake judder offside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,803 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal minimum

Fail 31 Jul 2007 95,787 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyrte worn to legal minimum

Pass 12 Jul 2006 90,577 miles

corrosion o/s rear outer wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2005 84,979 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 84,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2005 11,111 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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R129 SOK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver 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 R129 SOK, 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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R129 SOK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R129 SOK safe to buy?

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