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R891 SRJ

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,935 mi
Last recorded120,935 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 SRJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,935 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

brake fluid low

brake pipescorroded

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s front tyresidewall damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,502 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 101,502 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 95,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,027 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long parking brake travel

n/s/f brake slow to release slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,033 miles

both outer cv gaiters cracking

long parking brake travel

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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R891 SRJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R891 SRJ, 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 R891 SRJ registered?

R891 SRJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R891 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 SRJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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