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P151 ORK

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,244 mi
Last recorded111,244 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,244 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 92,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2008 89,353 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 89,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 86,077 miles

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

areas of advanced corrosion on n/s/r arch

Fail 13 Feb 2007 86,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise area of advanced corrosion on n/s/r outer arch!

Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,495 miles

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

advise hand brake lever travel.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 82,491 miles

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

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

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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P151 ORK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P151 ORK, 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 P151 ORK registered?

P151 ORK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P151 ORK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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