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P417 CFF

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,071 mi
Last recorded98,071 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 CFF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,964 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 95,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,482 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,990 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 88,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,038 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,411 miles

handbrake getting close to the end of its travel

Fail 15 Dec 2011 76,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

handbrake getting close to the end of its travel

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,898 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 65,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,337 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008
Fail 16 Dec 2008 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,040 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 45,131 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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P417 CFF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P417 CFF, 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 P417 CFF registered?

P417 CFF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P417 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 CFF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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