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P472 VAM

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 150,301 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 140,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 140,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 130,325 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 130,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 130,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 123,904 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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P472 VAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAM, 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 P472 VAM registered?

P472 VAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P472 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 VAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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