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P368 HAR

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,253 mi
Last recorded209,253 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 HAR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 209,253 miles

screen damaged

Fail 22 May 2015 209,150 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

screen damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 204,503 miles

195/60r15

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished/poor condition

corrosion underside of car in places

front brake discs corroded

hand brake high

radiator poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

tyres close to legal limit

Fail 19 Mar 2014 204,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

195/60r15

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished/poor condition

corrosion underside of car in places

front brake discs corroded

radiator poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2013 193,435 miles

all ball joint dust covers/gators deteriorated

all suspension bushes worn

front anti roll bar bushes worn/perished

front brake discs worn

front wipers slightly poor condition

harsh play in offside and nearside front upper ball joints (border line pass)

rear brake discs worn/corroded(poor condition)

slight corrosion underside of car in places

srs light on

windscreen damaged (border line pass)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 169,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs worn (rears worst)

all suspension gaiters slightly perished

front to rear brake and fuel lines flufing

handbrake lever slightly high

misting of oil around engine

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

srs light on

surface corrosion underside in places

Pass 19 Nov 2010 145,657 miles

srs light staying on.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 133,576 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 133,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre walls perished

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 108,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 108,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 101,406 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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P368 HAR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P368 HAR, 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 P368 HAR registered?

P368 HAR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P368 HAR safe to buy?

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