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P415 AFE

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

113,188 mi
Last recorded113,188 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 AFE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 113,188 miles

air bag light illuminated

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

o/s/f tyre on legl limt 1.6mm avise replacement

parking brake lever travel excessive

Fail 30 Nov 2009 113,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light illuminated

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

o/s/f tyre on legl limt 1.6mm avise replacement

parking brake lever travel excessive

Pass 12 Dec 2008 110,206 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 110,205 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of rusting in supporting clips

Fail 3 Dec 2008 110,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 104,407 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 104,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 97,860 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 97,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,028 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o.s.r tyre tread slightly uneven

Fail 21 Nov 2005 90,960 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P415 AFE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P415 AFE, 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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P415 AFE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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