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P559 RYL

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 RYL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 103,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,902 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,998 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,941 miles

front number plate cracks very close to fail

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,881 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2008 82,434 miles

centre/high level stop light not working

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,995 miles

front number plate cracked

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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P559 RYL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P559 RYL, 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

How do I check the history of P559 RYL?

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What year was P559 RYL registered?

P559 RYL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P559 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 RYL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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