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P61 OLU

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,384 mi
Last recorded57,384 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,384 miles

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,384 miles

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

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

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

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,667 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING DENT (NOTED)

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT RUBBER BUSH PERISHING

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

TRAVEL TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING DENT (NOTED)

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT RUBBER BUSH PERISHING

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

TRAVEL TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,852 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,058 miles

travel to parking brake lever

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,999 miles

damage to bodywork

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 45,662 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,033 miles

rear view mirror missing

slight bind to offside front brakes

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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P61 OLU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P61 OLU, 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 P61 OLU registered?

P61 OLU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P61 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 OLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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