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P571 FPL

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,905 mi
Last recorded123,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 FPL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 123,905 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 123,869 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS Lamp on.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,549 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

engine oil leak

front engine mount split

power steering drive balt cracking

s r s air bag light on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,104 miles

advise n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 101,443 miles

front engine/gearbox mount deteriorating

front registration plate mount not fully secure

inner tread flat spotted and nail in tread of offside rear tyre

inner tread worn on nearside front tyre

inner tread worn on spare tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded and pinholed

Fail 8 Apr 2009 101,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

inner tread worn on spare tyre

front engine/gearbox mount deteriorating

front registration plate mount not fully secure

inner tread flat spotted and nail in tread of offside rear tyre

inner tread worn on nearside front tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded and pinholed

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,794 miles

front engine/gearbox mount deteriorating

Fail 2 Apr 2008 92,790 miles

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

SRS light on indicating a fault

both front wiper blade rubbers deteriorated

engine oil level low

front engine/gearbox mount deteriorating

nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated (almost split)

nearside read disc brake pads worn low

rear registration plate deteriorating

offside front tyre inner tread worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,613 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 75,613 miles

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

advise off side front tyre worn inner edge

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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P571 FPL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P571 FPL, 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 P571 FPL registered?

P571 FPL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P571 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P571 FPL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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