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P472 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,908 mi
Last recorded136,908 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 136,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brakes slightly distorted

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2010 128,853 miles

Offside handbrake performance lower that nearside. Overall performance is a pass bit offside handbrake may require attention

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Jul 2008 124,696 miles

plastic covers fitted over sill panels

Fail 15 Jul 2008 124,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 23 Aug 2007 119,263 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge (these tyres are of a stepped tread pattern)

corrosion in nearside rear brake disc

offside rear radius arm main mounting bush worn

Fail 14 Aug 2007 119,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in nearside rear brake disc

nearside front tyre no tread on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 3 Aug 2006 114,506 miles

advisory notes as per test number 790945516275

Fail 3 Aug 2006 114,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY 16%

bonnet security requires attention

front brakes 24% out of balance

main beam warning lamp not working

nearside hand brake efficiency poor

rear brakes slightly out of balance nearside poor

slight binding in both offside brakes

very deep cut/split in offside rear tyre tread

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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P472 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P472 NLP, 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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P472 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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