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P256 AWV

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,267 mi
Last recorded142,267 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 AWV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 142,267 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside rear fog lamp

hand-brake travel high.

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 15 Feb 2010 135,070 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Parking brake has long travel

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,082 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 122,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 113,533 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2006 104,363 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 104,363 miles

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

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

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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P256 AWV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P256 AWV, 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 P256 AWV registered?

P256 AWV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P256 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 AWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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