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P303 FDY

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,186 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,816 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

rear shocks slightly weak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip to screen

corrosion to rear quarter panel/wheel arches

front number plate poor

lower corners of rear door shuts corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,407 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 73,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 73,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted † †slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes † †o/s/r brake binding slightly † †both rear shocks damp † †o/s drive shaftgaiter perished

Pass 29 Dec 2005 68,952 miles

rear number plate faded †rear exhaust in poor condition †both front tyres worn on inner edges †o/s/r outer pad low

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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P303 FDY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P303 FDY, 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 P303 FDY registered?

P303 FDY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P303 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 FDY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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