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R661 STR

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 STR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SRS light on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,874 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Sill covers fitted.Both front tyre worn inner tread areas.Both fronts slightly binding.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill covers fitted.Both front tyre worn inner tread areas.Both fronts slightly binding.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

long hand brake travel,osf wheel steel all others are alloy

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,141 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner high level stop light inoperative no wiring visible benefit of doubt given.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,887 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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R661 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R661 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 R661 STR registered?

R661 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R661 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 STR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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