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P346 GJM

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 GJM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 117,272 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 117,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 112,808 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 112,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 102,371 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 102,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2009 87,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 84,052 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 63,499 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 63,496 miles

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

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

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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P346 GJM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P346 GJM, 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 P346 GJM registered?

P346 GJM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P346 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 GJM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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