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P420 WWU

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,557 mi
Last recorded77,557 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 WWU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,592 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 75,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,854 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 74,844 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 73,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 73,877 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,738 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,729 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 71,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,890 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 68,890 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P420 WWU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P420 WWU, 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 P420 WWU registered?

P420 WWU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P420 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 WWU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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