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P526 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,657 miles

brake pipes slighty corroded

front discs and pads worn

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

slighty handbrake travel

Fail 26 Mar 2008 97,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slighty corroded

front discs and pads worn

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

slighty handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,244 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,241 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre gettinglow

rear metal brake pipes slighty corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,418 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 84,418 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 84,203 miles

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

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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P526 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P526 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 P526 NLP registered?

P526 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P526 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 NLP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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