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P198 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,346 mi
Last recorded131,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 131,346 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 131,336 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 117,500 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 117,495 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 110,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting split

Pass 4 Jan 2007 108,546 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 92,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 87,397 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 87,397 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P198 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P198 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P198 NLC registered?

P198 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P198 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 NLC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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