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P56 KDM

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

148,946 mi
Last recorded148,946 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 KDM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 148,946 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 144,937 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2012 144,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,594 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 141,594 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 134,234 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 134,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 123,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 123,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 119,246 miles

Bumper damaged o/s/r.Grease seepage from o/s/f/o cv boot.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside beam image not defined no kick up to left.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r/arch corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2008 119,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Bumper damaged o/s/r.Grease seepage from o/s/f/o cv boot.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r/arch corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2007 112,353 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 112,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2006 105,133 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 104,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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P56 KDM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P56 KDM, 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 P56 KDM registered?

P56 KDM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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