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P277 LRP

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,313 mi
Last recorded142,313 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 LRP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 142,313 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 141,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 132,602 miles

ADV REAR BRAKE CHECK

DAMAGE TO N/S HEAD LIGHT / SILL COVERS FITTED / REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING BAD / BRAKE PIPES COVERED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Oct 2011 132,602 miles

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

ADV REAR BRAKE CHECK

DAMAGE TO N/S HEAD LIGHT / SILL COVERS FITTED / REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING BAD / BRAKE PIPES COVERED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 125,214 miles

ADV GET HAND BRAKE LOOKED AT

DAMAGE TO N/S/ HEAD LIGHT / O/S/NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM / REAR BAKE PLATES ON REAR BRAKES CORRODING / CAT SHEILDS LOOSE / O/S/CV BOOT PERRISHING

TRACKING / N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE / O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING / SILL COVERS FITTED / FUEL FILER PIPES CORRODING /

Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADV GET HAND BRAKE LOOKED AT

DAMAGE TO N/S/ HEAD LIGHT / O/S/NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM / REAR BAKE PLATES ON REAR BRAKES CORRODING / CAT SHEILDS LOOSE / O/S/CV BOOT PERRISHING

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

TRACKING / N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE / O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING / SILL COVERS FITTED / FUEL FILER PIPES CORRODING /

Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,602 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

FRONT SHOWING CORRSION ON INNER EDGE SOON NEED REPLACING

Fail 16 Apr 2009 113,602 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CHIP ON SCREEN

FRONT SHOWING CORRSION ON INNER EDGE SOON NEED REPLACING

Pass 18 Apr 2008 107,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,283 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 99,224 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyre wear

o/s rear tyre wear

Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 88,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s headlight lens crcked

nails in o/s and n/s rear tyres

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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P277 LRP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P277 LRP, 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 P277 LRP registered?

P277 LRP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P277 LRP safe to buy?

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