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P173 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,534 mi
Last recorded164,534 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 164,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank filler neck slightly corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection to prescribed areas

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 9 Mar 2010 164,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank filler neck slightly corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection to prescribed areas

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Feb 2009 153,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrrosion to wheel archs

nsr brake slight bind

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2009 153,574 miles

corrrosion to wheel archs

nsr brake slight bind

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 144,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 135,567 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 135,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 125,336 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 125,180 miles

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

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

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

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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P173 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P173 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P173 NLP registered?

P173 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P173 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 NLP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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