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P578 DPE

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,265 mi
Last recorded75,265 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 DPE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,252 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,894 miles

Front nearside side light may soon need attention

Parking brake low resurve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,428 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust centre -to- rear corroded

interior mirror loose

Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,427 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre -to- rear corroded

interior mirror loose

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,783 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,782 miles

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

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

Both front indicators discoloured

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 51,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,638 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,820 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 45,820 miles

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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P578 DPE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P578 DPE, 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 P578 DPE registered?

P578 DPE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P578 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 DPE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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