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P285 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,788 mi
Last recorded58,788 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,860 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,860 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,905 miles

srs light illuminated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have minor cuts in treads and sidewalls

srs lght is illuminated

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres have minor cuts in treads and sidewalls

srs lght is illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

park brake will soon require attention

Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,690 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

park brake will soon require attention

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,687 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,657 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,418 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 46,415 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,672 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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P285 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P285 NLP, 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 P285 NLP registered?

P285 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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