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P307 OLD

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,094 mi
Last recorded69,094 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 OLD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 69,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 69,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,079 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,619 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,619 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,297 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 35,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,487 miles

parking brake performance low

Fail 28 Feb 2006 31,487 miles

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

parking brake performance 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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P307 OLD is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P307 OLD, 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 P307 OLD registered?

P307 OLD is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P307 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P307 OLD shows 15 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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