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P618 PVS

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,543 mi
Last recorded129,543 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 PVS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,543 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 28 Sep 2021 129,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 128,562 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack slight leak

Fail 14 Sep 2020 128,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,582 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside also offside boot perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack slight leak

Fail 12 Sep 2019 127,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside also boots perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 122,617 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,057 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 119,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle corroded underside

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,031 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 97,023 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,983 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,828 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs have a slightly pitted lip

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,585 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 73,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,263 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,138 miles

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

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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P618 PVS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P618 PVS, 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 P618 PVS registered?

P618 PVS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P618 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 PVS shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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