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P272 OTP

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,218 mi
Last recorded151,218 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 OTP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 151,218 miles

multi guards fitted, o/s rack boot wet with oil, rear arches rusty, o/s front tyre uneven wear, front crossmember rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2010 150,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

multi guards fitted, o/s rack boot wet with oil, rear arches rusty, o/s front tyre uneven wear, front crossmember rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,526 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 114,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 104,675 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 90,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P272 OTP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P272 OTP, 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 P272 OTP registered?

P272 OTP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P272 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 OTP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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