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P170 TYJ

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 TYJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,208 miles

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2019 91,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,980 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 88,940 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,796 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 75,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,512 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 65,512 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,880 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 48,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,205 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 34,214 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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P170 TYJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P170 TYJ, 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 P170 TYJ registered?

P170 TYJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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