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P494 NKN

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,565 mi
Last recorded50,565 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 NKN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 50,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 44,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 43,162 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 41,959 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate in poor condtion

Fail 9 May 2008 41,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate in poor condtion

Pass 11 May 2007 40,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 39,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear brakes noisey

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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P494 NKN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P494 NKN, 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 P494 NKN registered?

P494 NKN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P494 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 NKN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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