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P389 PBK

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 PBK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,950 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 101,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front o/s rear disc dust covers badly corroded

srs warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,753 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 94,692 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,136 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 87,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 76,360 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,884 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 64,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,439 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 57,439 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 54,015 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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P389 PBK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P389 PBK, 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 P389 PBK registered?

P389 PBK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P389 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 PBK shows 14 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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