MOT Status
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98,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))
Header tank empty
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective low light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre tread cracked
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre tread cracked
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to underside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.44 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to underside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to underside
Handbrake High
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Corrosion to underside
Handbrake High
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Coolant header tank empty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant header tank empty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake high
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant leak (radiator)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake high
Handbrake high
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
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P242 DDV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 P242 DDV, 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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P242 DDV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 February 1997.
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