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R949 SRK

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,193 mi
Last recorded67,193 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 SRK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,827 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,204 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 32,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,175 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,162 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,052 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,052 miles

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

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

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

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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R949 SRK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R949 SRK registered?

R949 SRK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R949 SRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 SRK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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