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P186 HSL

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,185 mi
Last recorded207,185 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 HSL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 207,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 188,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 160,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 142,210 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 122,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 101,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 79,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 64,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 62,378 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 62,363 miles

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

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

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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P186 HSL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P186 HSL, 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 P186 HSL registered?

P186 HSL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P186 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 HSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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