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P404 WHS

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,945 mi
Last recorded104,945 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 WHS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,237 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 103,111 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 101,938 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 101,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 100,571 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 100,571 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,965 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 98,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,400 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,875 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 95,875 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,058 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 93,058 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 89,725 miles

wiper blades have small splits † †n/s mirror damaged † †n/s/r tyre perished † †slight bind o/s/f wheel † †o/s/f tyre low on inner edge † †rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 27 Jul 2007 89,724 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

wiper baldes small splits † †n/s mirror damaged † †n/s/r tyre perrished † †slight bind o/s/f wheel † †o/s/f tyre low inner edge † †rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2006 85,555 miles

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

dampness on power steering pipes

oil leak

some bushes starting to split away

very slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 28 Feb 2006 85,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

dampness on power steering pipes

oil leak

some bushes starting to split away

very slight bind on o/s/r brake

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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P404 WHS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P404 WHS, 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 P404 WHS registered?

P404 WHS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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