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P210 PVS

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,435 mi
Last recorded142,435 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 PVS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 142,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit from inner (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering rack oil leak

off sides sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 134,877 miles

Offside sill corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,473 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 129,473 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 126,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 125,616 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,179 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 121,178 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 121,169 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,062 miles

evidence of slight leak to power steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2009 119,062 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

evidence of slight leak to power steering rack

Pass 21 May 2008 117,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 115,620 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 115,620 miles

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

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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P210 PVS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P210 PVS, 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 P210 PVS registered?

P210 PVS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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