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P156 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,653 mi
Last recorded91,653 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine is coated in oil.

handbrake travel very high.

o/s/f inner wing has a coating of oil.

o/s/r wheel slight binding.

steering rack has a coating of oil.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,653 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine is coated in oil.

handbrake travel very high.

o/s/f inner wing has a coating of oil.

o/s/r wheel slight binding.

steering rack has a coating of oil.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine is coated in oil.

gearbox has a lower cover fitted.

handbrake travel high.

n/s & o/s brake pipes feeding last flexis starting to corrode.

steering rack has a misting of oil.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 84,741 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine is coated in oil.

gearbox has a lower cover fitted.

handbrake travel high.

n/s & o/s brake pipes feeding last flexis starting to corrode.

steering rack has a misting of oil.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,078 miles

both front upper ball joint gaitors deteriorated.

engine is coated in oil.

handbrake travel quite high but still has reserve.

steering rack has a misting of oil.

vehicle fitted with partial lower engine cover.

vehicle has a repaired stone chip in zone a.

water pump has a slight weep.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 80,078 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front upper ball joint gaitors deteriorated.

engine is coated in oil.

handbrake travel quite high but still has reserve.

steering rack has a misting of oil.

vehicle fitted with partial lower engine cover.

vehicle has a repaired stone chip in zone a.

water pump has a slight weep.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,992 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine has an oil leak.

handbrake travel high.

lower gearbox cover fitted.

steering rack has a misting of around it.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,992 miles

engine has an oil leak.

handbrake travel high.

lower gearbox cover fitted.

steering rack has a misting of around it.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has an oil leak.

hand brake travel high but not hitting stop.

screw in n/s/r tyre inner shoulder.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 72,087 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has an oil leak.

screw in n/s/r tyre inner shoulder.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,284 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coating of oil on lower engine cover.

handbrake travel high but not hitting stop.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 66,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coating of oil on lower engine cover.

handbrake travel high but not hitting stop.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,983 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 57,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,621 miles

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 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P156 NLC, 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 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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