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P315 LWG

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,839 mi
Last recorded79,839 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 LWG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,839 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 79,836 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 79,827 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,631 miles

Both rear indicators faded yellow.

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

O/s/r tyre worn to limit.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 71,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/s/r tyre worn to limit.

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Both parking brake efforts low.

Both rear indicators faded yellow.

Front brake imbalance high.

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

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

Squeal from o/s and n/s rear brakes when operated.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 61,849 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre worn near limit and screw in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,351 miles

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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P315 LWG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P315 LWG, 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 P315 LWG registered?

P315 LWG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P315 LWG safe to buy?

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