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P228 ERC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 ERC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 118,919 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Mar 2025 117,987 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 117,987 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,568 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,650 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cv boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage slight oil leak from steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,927 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 112,927 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,737 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,432 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,601 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 99,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,239 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,738 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,145 miles

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

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment,strong advise.

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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P228 ERC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P228 ERC, 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 P228 ERC registered?

P228 ERC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P228 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 ERC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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