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P272 ORK

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

154,923 mi
Last recorded154,923 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 154,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,678 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 139,540 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,217 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 124,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,399 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,397 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,601 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 61,396 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,959 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 40,959 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,822 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,619 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,122 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 34,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 31,514 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer very rusty

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall perishment

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,514 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer very rusty

N/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall perishment

Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,089 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 29,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear view mirror slightly loose

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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P272 ORK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P272 ORK, 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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P272 ORK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P272 ORK shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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