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P221 HFC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,991 mi
Last recorded88,991 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 HFC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,991 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,991 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,458 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 86,392 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,954 miles

headlights aims low

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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P221 HFC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P221 HFC, 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 P221 HFC registered?

P221 HFC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P221 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 HFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P221 HFC have outstanding finance?

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