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P378 JBU

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 JBU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2008 112,573 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 112,573 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 262,670 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 262,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 254,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 246,830 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 246,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P378 JBU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P378 JBU, 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 P378 JBU registered?

P378 JBU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P378 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 JBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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