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P381 OJW

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,574 mi
Last recorded155,574 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 OJW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,574 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 151,089 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 151,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & sill end (wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 139,883 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 133,979 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 133,976 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 126,519 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 126,513 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 119,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,614 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2013 114,021 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 114,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 106,971 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2011 106,970 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 May 2011 106,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 103,516 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer cv boots starting to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

Fail 10 May 2010 103,516 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer cv boots starting to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

Pass 11 May 2009 988,133 miles

SRS warning light on

both outer cv boots starting to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre tread getting low on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2008 92,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf tyre pressure looks low

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 87,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 87,174 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 81,003 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 81,003 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P381 OJW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P381 OJW, 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 P381 OJW registered?

P381 OJW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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