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P463 VHT

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 VHT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,646 miles

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

R SHOCKS WET.

SERVICE+PARK BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 134,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

R SHOCKS WET.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,686 miles

ALL SHOCKS DAMP.

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

Fail 29 Sep 2015 129,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

ALL SHOCKS DAMP.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,854 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.P.A.S.WEAK?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F EDGE WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F MIRROR DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 123,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.P.A.S.WEAK?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F EDGE WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/F MIRROR DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,770 miles

both front indicators going white and incomplete seat belt check due to child seats in rear

Fail 4 Oct 2013 117,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front indicators going white and incomplete seat belt check due to child seats in rear

Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,035 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

R REG PLATE DISTORTED-LIGHTS DIM.SCREEN DAMAGE.ENGINE NOISE?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 113,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

R REG PLATE DISTORTED-LIGHTS DIM.SCREEN DAMAGE.ENGINE NOISE?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,989 miles

R REG PLATE DAMAGE.SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

R REG PLATE DAMAGE.SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 103,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 103,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.R REG PLATE DISTORTED.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,983 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 100,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

off side rear tyre has low pressure and has a puncture

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,122 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 96,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 92,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 92,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 87,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 87,134 miles

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

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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P463 VHT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P463 VHT, 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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P463 VHT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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