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P223 KDM

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 KDM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 88,334 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 May 2011 88,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2010 85,920 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 May 2010 85,920 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2009 83,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,307 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,579 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyre worn inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre outer wall spliting

Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,241 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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P223 KDM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P223 KDM, 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 P223 KDM registered?

P223 KDM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P223 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 KDM shows 9 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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