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P531 LUY

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 LUY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 144,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 136,049 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 127,590 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 127,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P531 LUY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P531 LUY, 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 P531 LUY registered?

P531 LUY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P531 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P531 LUY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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