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P394 TGS

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

182,039 mi
Last recorded182,039 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 TGS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 182,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 182,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 176,864 miles

advise to improve n/s handbrake performance

brake pedal rubber wearing

o/s/f upper suspesion arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2012 176,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise to improve nearside hand brake performance

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 169,852 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside front inner tyre tread low

no tread on offside front inner tyre

rear inner tyre treads low

Fail 11 Oct 2011 169,850 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

hand brake travel

brake fluid low

nearside front inner tyre tread low

no tread on offside front inner tyre

rear inner tyre treads low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 162,115 miles

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

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

advise to improve foot brake travel

brake pedal rubber wearing

corrosion on underbody componets

exhaust manifold in poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2010 161,981 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

advise to improve foot brake travel

brake pedal rubber wearing

corrosion on underbody componets

exhaust manifold in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2009 154,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise to improve hand brake travel

Fail 23 Oct 2009 154,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise to improve hand brake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2008 145,612 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 17 Oct 2008 145,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2007 136,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 136,556 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,380 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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P394 TGS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P394 TGS, 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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P394 TGS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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