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R780 STR

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 STR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,732 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,720 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,680 miles

damage n/s of body

n.s.f indicator lense cracked

rear no plate marked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 102,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage n/s of body

n.s.f indicator lense cracked

rear no plate marked

Pass 4 Jan 2007 99,658 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 99,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

body damage n/s †n/s/f indicator lense cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2005 96,685 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 96,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres perished

hazed o/s headlamp pattern

service brake and handbrake just within limits

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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R780 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R780 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 R780 STR registered?

R780 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R780 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 STR shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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