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P418 PPW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,301 mi
Last recorded69,301 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 PPW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 65,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 63,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,248 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,833 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,636 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 56,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,201 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,737 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 50,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,415 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,284 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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P418 PPW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P418 PPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P418 PPW registered?

P418 PPW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P418 PPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 PPW shows 20 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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