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P261 HFC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,873 mi
Last recorded195,873 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 HFC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 May 2011 195,873 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 185,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 170,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 May 2008 158,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 144,408 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 133,130 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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P261 HFC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P261 HFC, 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 P261 HFC registered?

P261 HFC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P261 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 HFC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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