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P188 BCK

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,151 mi
Last recorded69,151 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 BCK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres cracking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,642 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 65,639 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,308 miles

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)

n/s handbrake effort weak/low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,760 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 53,760 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 49,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011
Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,403 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 42,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,128 miles

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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P188 BCK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P188 BCK, 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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P188 BCK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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