MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Large stone chip to front screen
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside headlamp image is deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
WARNING: Both front side lights look very dull Recommend new bulbs
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Large stone chip to front screen
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside headlamp image is deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
WARNING: Both front side lights look very dull Recommend new bulbs
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
All front suspension bushes are deteriorating
All rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Both Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs look worn thin
Front brake pads are worn very thin and need replacing ASAP
Front number plate loose
Hand brake needs adjustment
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All front suspension bushes are deteriorating
All rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Both Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs look worn thin
Front brake pads are worn very thin and need replacing ASAP
Front number plate loose
Hand brake needs adjustment
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake travel slighly high need to be check
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
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P157 TAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P157 TAM, 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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P157 TAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 January 1997.
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