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P179 ORK

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,748 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,244 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

h/brake has long travel

no plates cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2011 96,244 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

h/brake has long travel

no plates cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,067 miles

All indicators are starting to lose their amber colour.

Front registration plate is cracked but still secure and legible.

Nearside front indicator lens cover is cracked.

There is slight play in the offside steering rack inner joint.

Wiper blades are worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,988 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 85,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 74,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,721 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 67,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 58,919 miles

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake has long travel

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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P179 ORK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P179 ORK, 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 P179 ORK registered?

P179 ORK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P179 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 ORK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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