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R301 SOY

1997 Honda -

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,661 mi
Last recorded22,661 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda -49,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 SOY
MakeHonda
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 22,661 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 22,635 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 21,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 20,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 20,860 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 19,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 15,689 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 12,906 miles

offside direction indicators flashing faster than nearside indicators

wiring for added auxiliary socket stretched on full right hand lock

Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 4,466 miles

How Reliable is the Honda -?

Based on 4,421 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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R301 SOY is a 1997 Honda - in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda - models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 49,366 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 - fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R301 SOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda - typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Honda - is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R301 SOY registered?

R301 SOY is a 1997 Honda -, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R301 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 SOY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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