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P325 CVK

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

173,966 mi
Last recorded173,966 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 CVK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 173,966 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 173,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2014 171,910 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2014 171,910 miles

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

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

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2013 166,307 miles

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

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket snapped

heat shield above catalyst converter insecure

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner tread

offside front door mirror supported with tape

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner tread

Fail 7 Oct 2013 166,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted on inner face

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket snapped

heat shield above catalyst converter insecure

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner tread

offside front door mirror supported with tape

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner tread

Fail 17 Oct 2012 158,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 158,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,570 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 149,485 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 141,758 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 141,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 133,641 miles

baffles colapsed in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 22 Oct 2009 133,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

baffles colapsed in rear exhaust silencer

heat shield around catalyst insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2008 117,287 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 117,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,576 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 96,576 miles

Offside 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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P325 CVK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P325 CVK, 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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P325 CVK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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