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P386 UGF

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 UGF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,321 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres outer walls slightly cracked by ageing and lack of usage

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,140 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,775 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,404 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R O/S/R TYRES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 98,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

N/S/R O/S/R TYRES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,009 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 98,009 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,332 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 97,332 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,711 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2006 96,121 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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P386 UGF is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P386 UGF, 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 P386 UGF registered?

P386 UGF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P386 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 UGF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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