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P517 KOF

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,962 mi
Last recorded114,962 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 KOF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine has major oil leaks

front pipe exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has major oil leaks

front pipe exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,620 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

front brakes tight

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,084 miles

the brake pipes are corroded at the rear

Pass 30 May 2013 103,248 miles

brake pipes corroded at the rear

Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,108 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate poor condition

osr tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 100,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate poor condition

ns washer jet not working

osr tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,379 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

rear wings corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,171 miles

the n/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,512 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,683 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 84,682 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,982 miles

see advisory sheet from 1st test (test number: 942712377136)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 78,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside headlamp aim on max height

offside headlamp aim on min height

park brake result is 23% min for test is 16%

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,347 miles

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

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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P517 KOF is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P517 KOF, 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 P517 KOF registered?

P517 KOF is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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