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P286 WUA

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,169 mi
Last recorded99,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 WUA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 89,132 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,471 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 72,470 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,181 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,062 miles

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

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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P286 WUA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P286 WUA, 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 P286 WUA registered?

P286 WUA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P286 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 WUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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