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P311 FBC

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,435 mi
Last recorded124,435 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 FBC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 124,435 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 124,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,860 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 120,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 115,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 115,877 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 110,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 110,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,974 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,974 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 89,974 miles

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

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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P311 FBC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P311 FBC, 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

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What year was P311 FBC registered?

P311 FBC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P311 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 FBC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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