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P480 MRK

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,052 mi
Last recorded113,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 MRK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 113,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 100,463 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leaking from the oil filter + cam cover gasket

Pass 20 Jul 2006 100,463 miles

engine oil leaking from the oil filter + cam cover gasket

Pass 22 Jul 2005 86,574 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 86,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P480 MRK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,996cc 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 P480 MRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P480 MRK registered?

P480 MRK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P480 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 MRK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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