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P459 UWU

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,596 mi
Last recorded50,596 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 UWU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,596 miles

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

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

both sills covered in plastic trim

osr tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,596 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

osr tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

serface corrosion on metel serpension parts

serspension rubber mounting,and c/v gaitor starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 45,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,873 miles

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

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

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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P459 UWU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P459 UWU, 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 P459 UWU registered?

P459 UWU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P459 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P459 UWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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