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R609 STR

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,503 mi
Last recorded119,503 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 STR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 119,503 miles

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

Full sill covers fitted

Rear discs slightly corroded

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2011 119,503 miles

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

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,367 miles

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

Handbrake near end of travel

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 1 Dec 2010 114,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake near end of travel

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Full sill covers fitted

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

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

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 17 Dec 2009 108,555 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Full sill covers fitted

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

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

Slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,347 miles

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front door damaged

Nearside wiper startintg to split

Fail 28 Jul 2008 100,347 miles

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

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front door damaged

Nearside wiper startintg to split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 92,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 92,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,218 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 86,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R609 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R609 STR, 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 R609 STR registered?

R609 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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