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P501 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,051 miles

COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILL PANELS

NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL AREA WHEN ROAD WHEELS ROTATED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 134,050 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILL PANELS

NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL AREA WHEN ROAD WHEELS ROTATED

Pass 28 Jun 2016 132,293 miles

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

PLASTIC SKIRTS FITTED OVER SILL PANELS

Fail 24 Jun 2016 132,292 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NOISE (3.7.B.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

PLASTIC SKIRTS FITTED OVER SILL PANELS

Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,737 miles

Oil leak

near side rear handbrake performance low compared to o/sr

Fail 2 Jul 2015 130,737 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,928 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil residue under vehicle.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 128,899 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil residue under vehicle.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,611 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 124,759 miles

Oil leak

srs light on.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 124,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

srs light on.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 123,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,044 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 120,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,715 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,831 miles

SRS warning light stays on

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 95,347 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P501 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P501 NLP, 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 P501 NLP registered?

P501 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P501 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 NLP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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