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P252 NLN

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,654 mi
Last recorded141,654 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 NLN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2010 141,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 133,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 126,101 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 126,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 May 2008 125,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 118,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 108,658 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 108,658 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P252 NLN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P252 NLN, 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 P252 NLN registered?

P252 NLN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P252 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 NLN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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