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P395 JBU

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,795 mi
Last recorded73,795 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 JBU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion forming on and around suspension componants.

corrosion forming on underbody close to and inside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion forming on and around suspension componants.

corrosion forming on underbody close to and inside prescribed areas

Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,435 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,528 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion around front steering, hub areas and suspension components.

corrosion around rear brake calipers.

radiator badly corroded.

sump corroded and porous.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 58,481 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all brake pipe ferrules corroded

centre and rear of exhaust corroded.

corrosion on all four brake calipers

n/s and o/s front hub areas, bottom suspension arms, driveshafts and brake disc backplates all corroded.

possible coolant leak around thermostat area.

radiator badly corroded

sump corroded

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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P395 JBU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P395 JBU, 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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P395 JBU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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