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P168 TAM

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 TAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 145,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 136,212 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 127,075 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 118,766 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 118,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 4 Apr 2006 111,625 miles

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 3 Apr 2006 111,625 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

DAMAGE F+R NO PLATE+O/S HEAD LIGHT GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION/MUD FOULING-CLEAN

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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P168 TAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P168 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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What year was P168 TAM registered?

P168 TAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P168 TAM safe to buy?

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