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P317 EJK

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,661 mi
Last recorded189,661 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 EJK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 189,661 miles

Corrosion starting to attack rear wheel arches

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside mirror casing broken

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake starting to bind slightly

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside wiper rubber slightly split

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 176,312 miles

hi-level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2009 163,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 152,448 miles

N/s door mirror case damaged.

Stone damage to o/s front headlight glass

Fail 22 Jan 2008 152,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/s door mirror case damaged.

Stone damage to o/s front headlight glass

Fail 18 Jan 2007 139,837 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside mirror casing damaged.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear silencer rubber mounting split.

Stone chip in nearside headlamp lens.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 139,837 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside mirror casing damaged.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer rubber mounting split.

Stone chip in nearside headlamp lens.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 128,608 miles

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

front no plate split

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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P317 EJK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P317 EJK, 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 P317 EJK registered?

P317 EJK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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