MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
General corrosion to underside
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Offside front tyre inner edge badly feathered
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
General corrosion to underside
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Offside front tyre inner edge badly feathered
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leaks
nearside front wheel trim damaged
slight oil leak steering rack
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine oil leaks
nearside front wheel trim damaged
slight oil leak steering rack
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front wipers not very good
play in both track rod ends
gear box leak
n/s/f top ball joint boot split
n/s/r top stabilizer bar boot perishing
o/s/f top ball joint boot split
o/s/r top stabilizer bar boot perishing
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
advise handbrake travel
both front shocks damp
both rear antirole bart bushes deteriorating
front num plate cracked
play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Honda Accord?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P462 UHR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red 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 P462 UHR, 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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P462 UHR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 February 1997.
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