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P496 VAM

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 113,176 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2008 110,700 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 110,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 107,117 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 107,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,524 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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P496 VAM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P496 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 P496 VAM registered?

P496 VAM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P496 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 VAM shows 6 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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