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P54 YUA

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,331 mi
Last recorded26,331 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 YUA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 26,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 25,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 25,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,778 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 22,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 18,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to carry out emissions test due to exhaust blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,554 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,554 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,851 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 15,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,425 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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P54 YUA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P54 YUA, 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 P54 YUA registered?

P54 YUA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P54 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 YUA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P54 YUA have outstanding finance?

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