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P631 FAN

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,855 mi
Last recorded105,855 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 FAN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,855 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 105,224 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 105,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 104,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,508 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 103,940 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,407 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 96,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,961 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 88,856 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,715 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 77,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P631 FAN is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P631 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P631 FAN?

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What year was P631 FAN registered?

P631 FAN is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P631 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P631 FAN shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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