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R784 STR

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 STR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 134,429 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,876 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 123,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 108,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,741 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,248 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 91,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,830 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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R784 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R784 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R784 STR registered?

R784 STR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R784 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R784 STR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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