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P150 TAM

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,095 mi
Last recorded156,095 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 TAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 156,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 142,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 129,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 129,260 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,743 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 108,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,753 miles

temporary repair carried out to offside door mirror

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,027 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 92,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,844 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 21 Mar 2007 88,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long foot and handbrake travel

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,077 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Mar 2006 86,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

corrosion at rear n/s/r and o/s/r

drive shafts n/s/f and o/s/f corrosion

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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P150 TAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P150 TAM, 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 P150 TAM registered?

P150 TAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P150 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P150 TAM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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