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P550 FJK

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,960 mi
Last recorded121,960 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 FJK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,960 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,058 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,059 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 111,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,802 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 105,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 100,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 94,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 87,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 82,445 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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P550 FJK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P550 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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What year was P550 FJK registered?

P550 FJK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P550 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 FJK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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