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R982 SRJ

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,938 mi
Last recorded152,938 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 SRJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 152,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 152,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2008 142,682 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 142,681 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 May 2007 132,040 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 131,929 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 122,325 miles

various cracking/perishing to suspension bushes †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †wipers smearing slightly †surface corrosion to exhaust system †engine wet with oil †slight cracking/perishing to steering componants

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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R982 SRJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R982 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 R982 SRJ registered?

R982 SRJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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