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P398 KMO

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,990 mi
Last recorded188,990 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 KMO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 188,990 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 188,989 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 178,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 168,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 158,360 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 158,360 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 153,587 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)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 23 Nov 2006 142,841 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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P398 KMO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P398 KMO, 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 P398 KMO registered?

P398 KMO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P398 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 KMO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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