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P218 FWP

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,374 mi
Last recorded104,374 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 FWP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Wiper smearing screen

Offside Wiper smearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 104,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Wiper smearing screen

Offside Wiper smearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 101,311 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 101,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,553 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,667 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,133 miles

Advise handbrake efficency only just met minimum requirements and may need adjustement.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,720 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 36,856 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 36,835 miles

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

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

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

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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P218 FWP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P218 FWP, 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 P218 FWP registered?

P218 FWP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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