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P473 UHR

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 UHR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 121,515 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 121,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 120,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 119,297 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 117,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,415 miles

center and rear section exhaust rusty

top ball joint covers perished

Pass 16 May 2011 113,328 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 113,320 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 108,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 100,710 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 100,710 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 94,258 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 94,073 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 86,505 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 86,439 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 79,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 71,540 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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P473 UHR is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P473 UHR, 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 P473 UHR registered?

P473 UHR is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P473 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 UHR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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