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R921 SRK

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 SRK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,189 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,862 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,289 miles

o/s and n/s/f ball joint boots are deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r ball joint boots are deteriorated

steering rack gaiters are deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 101,289 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f ball joint boots are deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r ball joint boots are deteriorated

steering rack gaiters are deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 99,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,371 miles

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,371 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,554 miles

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,969 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 83,969 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 79,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,099 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,088 miles

exhaust system in rusty condition. †o/s/r/tyre wearing on inner edge. †n/s/r/tyre on the mot limit. †indicators starting to whiten. †

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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R921 SRK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R921 SRK, 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 R921 SRK registered?

R921 SRK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R921 SRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R921 SRK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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