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P153 YUM

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 YUM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 143,145 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 143,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 134,441 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 131,213 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 125,794 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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 9 Jun 2009 118,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 114,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 110,660 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 110,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,677 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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P153 YUM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P153 YUM, 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 P153 YUM registered?

P153 YUM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P153 YUM safe to buy?

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