MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 VDS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P197 VDS, 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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How do I check the history of P197 VDS?
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What year was P197 VDS registered?
P197 VDS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 March 1997.
Is P197 VDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 VDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P197 VDS have outstanding finance?
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