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R242 JRN

1998 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,403 mi
Last recorded153,403 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Accord97,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 JRN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 153,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 136,987 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 136,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from engine & powersteering pump N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 133,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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R242 JRN is a 1998 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 97,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R242 JRN, 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 28 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 R242 JRN registered?

R242 JRN is a 1998 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R242 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 JRN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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