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R690 STR

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 STR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 100,701 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 96,768 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 96,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 92,856 miles

Hand Brake travel high

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 87,562 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,838 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2006 71,886 miles

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

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

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

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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R690 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R690 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 R690 STR registered?

R690 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R690 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 STR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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