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P270 NLN

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 NLN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 140,681 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper insecure

hand brake travel

near side door mirror glass broken

rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2010 140,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper insecure

hand brake travel

near side door mirror glass broken

rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,667 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 128,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

cracked front number plate

n/s/r brake didc rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 107,614 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 107,614 miles

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

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,463 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 92,463 miles

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

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

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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P270 NLN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P270 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 P270 NLN registered?

P270 NLN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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