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P541 FEC

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,260 mi
Last recorded156,260 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 FEC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 156,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2011 156,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2010 143,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 143,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 135,589 miles

exhaust system rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 130,196 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Jan 2007 121,598 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 110,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 110,580 miles

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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P541 FEC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P541 FEC, 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 P541 FEC registered?

P541 FEC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P541 FEC safe to buy?

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