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P186 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,193 mi
Last recorded53,193 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 53,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,044 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel close to limit

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 52,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,961 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 49,961 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,282 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,612 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 48,612 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,221 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 40,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,762 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,885 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,465 miles

damage on front number plate

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 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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.

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What year was P186 NLP registered?

P186 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P186 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 NLP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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