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P156 BPJ

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,948 mi
Last recorded61,948 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 BPJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 61,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 60,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,398 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2021 48,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,126 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 28,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,178 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,611 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 13,611 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P156 BPJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P156 BPJ, 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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P156 BPJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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