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P391 MOT

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 MOT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,457 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake effort low

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

near side park brake effort low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,422 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,631 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,277 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

service and park brake efficency slight down on near side

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,171 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,645 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 56,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,283 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,281 miles

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

park brake close to max travel

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,180 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 42,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 36,897 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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P391 MOT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P391 MOT, 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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P391 MOT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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