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P214 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 165,838 miles

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

o/s park brake effort low

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Jun 2012 165,838 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside 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)

o/s park brake effort low

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2011 155,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 155,588 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 146,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 137,352 miles

hi level stop light n/w

Pass 6 Jun 2008 128,783 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Jun 2008 128,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

air bag light on

hand brake has little reserve travel

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2007 119,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre worne on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 119,592 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre worne on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 108,426 miles

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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P214 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P214 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P214 NLP registered?

P214 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P214 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 NLP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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