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P237 JJA

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,939 mi
Last recorded85,939 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,939 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,200 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,344 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,345 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,468 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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P237 JJA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P237 JJA, 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 P237 JJA registered?

P237 JJA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P237 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 JJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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