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P156 JVP

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

212,852 mi
Last recorded212,852 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 JVP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 212,852 miles

body work untidy

Pass 15 Feb 2023 211,436 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 209,521 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 208,011 miles

Nearside Front wing bent

Pass 19 Feb 2020 207,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 207,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 205,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 205,384 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 201,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f & o/s/f upper ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake just met requirements

o/s/r & n/s/r outer wheel arch have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 197,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear wheel arches have slight deterioration

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

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 194,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 191,978 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 191,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 187,687 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 187,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 184,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 181,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 179,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 174,707 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 162,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 159,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 155,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 151,473 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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P156 JVP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P156 JVP, 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 JVP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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