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P561 YEU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,837 mi
Last recorded164,837 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 YEU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 164,837 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low inner section/nail

Offside headlight some misting/beam

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate borderline condition

parking brake pass on limit

power steering borderline leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 145,590 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front engine stabiliser mount rubber split

Fail 21 Oct 2014 145,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front engine stabiliser mount rubber split

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,448 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,448 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,961 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 101,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 95,187 miles

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

front and rear number plates have a honeycomb effect

handbrake lever has alot of travel but does not reach it stop

nearside rear brakes squeaking

Fail 12 Oct 2009 95,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

front and rear number plates have a honeycomb effect

handbrake lever has alot of travel but does not reach it stop

nearside rear brakes squeaking

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,167 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 77,420 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P561 YEU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P561 YEU, 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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P561 YEU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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