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P509 ERM

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 ERM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 127,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 127,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,360 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 102,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 89,621 miles

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

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

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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P509 ERM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P509 ERM, 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 P509 ERM registered?

P509 ERM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P509 ERM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 ERM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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