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P401 TGS

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,589 mi
Last recorded128,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 TGS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 126,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,898 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Broken (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,736 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,177 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 104,177 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,158 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 100,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,674 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,147 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 92,128 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 86,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,114 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,930 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,424 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 72,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,565 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 66,451 miles

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

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

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

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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P401 TGS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P401 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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What year was P401 TGS registered?

P401 TGS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P401 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 TGS shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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