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P465 RSX

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 RSX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,227 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 95,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 91,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 91,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,981 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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P465 RSX is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P465 RSX, 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 P465 RSX registered?

P465 RSX is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P465 RSX safe to buy?

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