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P283 MBY

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,309 mi
Last recorded210,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 MBY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 210,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 200,520 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 188,843 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 176,843 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 176,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 172,900 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 172,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 168,581 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 168,560 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 165,355 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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P283 MBY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P283 MBY, 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 P283 MBY registered?

P283 MBY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P283 MBY safe to buy?

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