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P294 DOE

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 DOE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 103,773 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 103,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,183 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing inside edge

hand brake slightly high

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 100,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 95,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 91,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 91,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P294 DOE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red 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 P294 DOE, 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 P294 DOE?

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What year was P294 DOE registered?

P294 DOE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P294 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 DOE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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