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P59 PFS

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,966 mi
Last recorded67,966 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 PFS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,966 miles

Both rear brakes are partially seized, (O/S/R moreso).

N/S/F tyre is approaching its wear indicator.

O/S/F tyre is badly feathered and on its wear indicator/borderline pass.

Silencer is very rusty and looking very deteriorated.

Spare tyre is worn to excess.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,848 miles

Both front tyres are starting to feather.

O/S/F wiper blade is torn.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,955 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

O/S rear handbrake reading low.Most of reading coming from seized N/S.

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,353 miles

O/S rear handbrake reading low.Most of reading coming from seized N/S.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

front brake pads show sign's of wear

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brake pads show sign's of wear

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,241 miles

front tyres show signs of wear

offside front wiper blade torn (requires atten tion)

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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P59 PFS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P59 PFS, 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 P59 PFS registered?

P59 PFS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P59 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 PFS shows 9 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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