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P113 SWX

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,338 mi
Last recorded130,338 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 SWX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 130,338 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 130,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 124,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 114,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 110,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

body has some sign of light corrosion all around

Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

front bumper distorted-but no sharp edges present

hand brake lever long travel

Fail 30 Jul 2011 96,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 96,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,846 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,124 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot leaking but nnot insecure

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

nearside front outer cv boot leaking but not insecure

nearside rear light lense cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

nearside front outer cv boot leaking but not insecure

nearside rear light lense cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Sep 2007 80,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake effort low

Fail 4 Sep 2007 80,326 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Poor travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 73,232 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wheel arches rusted

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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P113 SWX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P113 SWX, 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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P113 SWX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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