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R61 LJK

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,122 mi
Last recorded69,122 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 LJK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,122 miles

both rear wheel archs to outer door sills rusting

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,510 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,059 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,026 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,624 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,781 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,149 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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R61 LJK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R61 LJK, 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 R61 LJK registered?

R61 LJK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R61 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 LJK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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