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P172 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 145,413 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 145,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 137,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 137,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2007 127,546 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 127,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front headlamp lens damaged.

Pass 8 May 2006 117,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 117,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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P172 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P172 NLC, 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 P172 NLC registered?

P172 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P172 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 NLC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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