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P603 BTT

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,733 mi
Last recorded114,733 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 BTT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,733 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 111,745 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,430 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 107,430 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,135 miles

Advise checking repairs to both rear wheel arches where it meets the sill as a lot of covering filler has been used so cannot assess structural integrity

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 103,135 miles

Advise checking repairs to both rear wheel arches where it meets the sill as a lot of covering filler has been used so cannot assess structural integrity

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 99,144 miles

Front indicators starting to show white

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

O/S/R brake sticking

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

Spare wheel pressure low

front number plate slighly damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,827 miles

Both front indicator bulbs becoming white advise changing bulbs

Both outer cv boots becoming worn advise re-checking in 3-4 months

Both outer sill at rear wheel arch corrosion is setting in

Engine oil needs topping up

Handbrake requires adjustment

Slight brake bind n/s/r wheel, advise investigating

Spare tyre almost flat, not part of mot

Fail 10 Jan 2011 89,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front indicator bulbs becoming white advise changing bulbs

Both outer cv boots becoming worn advise re-checking in 3-4 months

Both outer sill at rear wheel arch corrosion is setting in

Engine oil needs topping up

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

Slight brake bind n/s/r wheel, advise investigating

Spare tyre almost flat, not part of mot

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,863 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 74,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,343 miles

centre exhaust corroded

radiator worn

rear tyres wearing on inside 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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P603 BTT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P603 BTT, 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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P603 BTT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 January 1997.

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