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P194 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,411 mi
Last recorded116,411 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 116,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

ubcc/wheel trims fitted/arches corroded/oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,104 miles

Noise from offside front wheel bearing.

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

Pass 8 May 2015 108,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 102,322 miles

recommend rear brakes checked, handbrake only just good enough to pass

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 88,451 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Fail 13 May 2011 82,427 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 82,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 73,837 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 67,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,494 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 May 2006 46,379 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)

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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P194 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P194 NLC, 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 P194 NLC registered?

P194 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P194 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 NLC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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