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P546 FJK

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,685 mi
Last recorded110,685 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 FJK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,685 miles

Off side rear bumper insecure

Off side rear lower arch rusty

Off side rear outer wheel arch rusty and holed but is more that 30cm from any spring, component mount and seatbelt mount

Windscreen has a mark caused by worn wipers but it is out of the direct view of the driver

front wipers worn

Fail 31 May 2014 110,674 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Hand brake lever high

Off side rear bumper insecure

Off side rear lower arch rusty

Off side rear outer wheel arch rusty and holed but is more that 30cm from any spring, component mount and seatbelt mount

Windscreen has a mark caused by worn wipers but it is out of the direct view of the driver

front wipers worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout body of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2013 106,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout body of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,543 miles

SRS airbag warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2012 100,543 miles

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

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

SRS airbag warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,319 miles

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)

srs light on

Fail 25 Jun 2011 93,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

srs light on

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,279 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise air bag warning light on.

advise front brake operation,slight run out.

advise parking brake lever near end of travell.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 85,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise air bag warning light on.

advise front brake operation,slight run out.

advise offside rear brake,slight drag.

advise parking brake lever near end of travell.

advise rear brake disc condition poor & pads worn low.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 72,440 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,153 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,479 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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P546 FJK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P546 FJK, 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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P546 FJK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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