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P516 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

243,976 mi
Last recorded243,976 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 243,976 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 243,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 240,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 240,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 235,885 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 235,885 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 May 2009 232,665 miles

N/S/F headlamp crack but not affecting beam image.

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on outer edge (raised tread area).

Slight leak from O/S steering rack boot.

Pass 8 May 2008 227,576 miles

cracked o/s headlamp, aim/ pattern good. air bag ( s r s ) light on. slight front brake inbalance. slight parking brake travel.

Pass 2 May 2007 220,378 miles

air bag light on. o/s headlamp cracked, aim ok. both front tyres low on edges and close to limits. slight brake judder from front discs.

slight parking brake travel.

Fail 2 May 2007 220,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on. o/s headlamp cracked, aim ok. both front tyres low on edges and close to limits. slight brake judder from front discs.

slight parking brake travel.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 213,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

light on dash stays on

off side headlamp glass marked

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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P516 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P516 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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P516 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P516 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 NLP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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