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P348 NRK

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,256 mi
Last recorded179,256 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 NRK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 179,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 168,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 161,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 161,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 149,074 miles

discs rusty ,pads low

rear top arm bushes slight movement

Fail 20 Mar 2009 148,946 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

both rear top arm bushes slight movement

rear pads low and discs pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2008 132,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 132,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 117,395 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 117,392 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 107,923 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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P348 NRK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P348 NRK, 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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P348 NRK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P348 NRK safe to buy?

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