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M50 MJP

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 MJP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,542 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 102,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,379 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

high level brake light not working

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,450 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 87,450 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,376 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 85,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,978 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 79,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,060 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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M50 MJP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M50 MJP, 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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M50 MJP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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