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P34 XWO

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,156 mi
Last recorded145,156 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 XWO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 145,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

over sills fitted

windscreen badly cracked/damaged not affecting drivers view

Fail 11 Jan 2019 145,156 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

over sills fitted

windscreen badly cracked/damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,308 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 123,308 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,814 miles

Hand Brake will soon need attention - 16%

Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 105,385 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 105,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2007 97,973 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 91,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P34 XWO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P34 XWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P34 XWO registered?

P34 XWO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P34 XWO safe to buy?

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