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P305 TMW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,344 mi
Last recorded169,344 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 TMW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 169,344 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY,NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 161,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 137,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 137,129 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 129,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 129,384 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 119,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 110,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 101,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P305 TMW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P305 TMW, 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 P305 TMW registered?

P305 TMW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P305 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 TMW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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