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P578 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 82,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 80,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,126 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 70,126 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 69,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 69,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 67,292 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 67,280 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 64,458 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,316 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside park brake poor

sill trims fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,809 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake caliper performing much lower than it's companion caliper.

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,350 miles

under body/suspension very rusty shailing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,802 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,331 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking

long travel handbrake

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

air bag light on

heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

n/s cv boot slight leak of grease

Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

n/s cv boot slight leak of grease

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,313 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,426 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,426 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,031 miles

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 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P578 NLP, 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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P578 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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