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R939 SRK

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 SRK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 126,752 miles

All suspension component's slightly corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Fail 17 Aug 2023 126,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door mirror outer casing damaged

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 123,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door mirror outer casing damaged

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit has water inside

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers door mirror outer casing damaged

drivers seat belt buckle slightly damaged

offside parking brake has low reading

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside parking brake has low reading

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 114,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside parking brake has low reading

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,075 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,075 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,764 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,791 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,149 miles

Oil leak

hi-level centre rear stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hi-level centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,929 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 32,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,514 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,606 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 67,606 miles

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

EXCESSIVE TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEVER. N/S/R HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW REQ. ATTENTION.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,887 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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R939 SRK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R939 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 R939 SRK registered?

R939 SRK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R939 SRK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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