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P205 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,938 mi
Last recorded104,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2014 104,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some damage to o/s headlamp glass

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,848 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,989 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 97,989 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 95,872 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 95,872 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 93,689 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 93,689 miles

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

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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P205 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P205 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 P205 NLP registered?

P205 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P205 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 NLP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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