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P257 NLN

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,097 mi
Last recorded80,097 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 NLN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 80,097 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,159 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 73,159 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,724 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake travel!

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,437 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,622 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rubber boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

drivers window inop

nearside parking brake low

Fail 12 Dec 2019 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers window inop

nearside parking brake low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drivers window inop

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window inop

Fail 7 Dec 2017 63,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window inop

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window inop

Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window inop

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 22 Dec 2015 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 61,934 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,681 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch at bottom coroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,559 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 60,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,327 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,131 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,443 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,887 miles

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

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

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

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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P257 NLN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P257 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 P257 NLN registered?

P257 NLN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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