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P313 VGG

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,062 mi
Last recorded235,062 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 VGG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 235,062 miles

both rear number plate lights dull

exhaust flexi joint broken

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

near side wheel arch corroded

off side inner cv gaitor burst

srs light on

Fail 19 Dec 2011 235,062 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side inner cv gaitor burst

srs light on

both rear number plate lights dull

exhaust flexi joint broken

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

near side wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 230,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 230,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 220,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 220,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 210,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2009 210,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2008 197,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 197,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 181,438 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 181,438 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

plastic suround on nearside front seat belt stalk damaged

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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P313 VGG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P313 VGG, 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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P313 VGG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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