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P159 UEW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,565 mi
Last recorded163,565 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 UEW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 163,565 miles

Stone chip on neaside of screen outside of the swept area

Fail 25 Mar 2011 163,565 miles

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

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

Stone chip on neaside of screen outside of the swept area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 160,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers on sills.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 156,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,024 miles

High level stop light is not working.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 134,322 miles

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

Nearside+Offside front suspension anti-roll bar vertical link rod rubbers are starting to perrish and split.

Nearside+Offside rear shock absorber lower mounting rubbers are starting to perrish+split.

Offside rear tyre is worn slightly out of shape.

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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P159 UEW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P159 UEW, 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 P159 UEW registered?

P159 UEW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P159 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 UEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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