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P161 CCW

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,274 mi
Last recorded113,274 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 CCW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,274 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 113,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,834 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 109,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 107,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,396 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 102,396 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,100 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 100,098 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 94,464 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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P161 CCW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P161 CCW, 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 P161 CCW registered?

P161 CCW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P161 CCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 CCW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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