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P290 XTC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,741 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 80,613 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 35,234 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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P290 XTC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver 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 P290 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P290 XTC?

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What year was P290 XTC registered?

P290 XTC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P290 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 XTC 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.

Does P290 XTC have outstanding finance?

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