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P470 RRH

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 RRH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 133,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,466 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 120,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 117,301 miles

front engine mount split.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 17,301 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front engine mount split.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 10,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,979 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 100,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,379 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 94,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,381 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 89,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 83,605 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 79,009 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,009 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,213 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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P470 RRH is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P470 RRH, 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 P470 RRH registered?

P470 RRH is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P470 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 RRH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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