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P637 VWT

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,642 mi
Last recorded155,642 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 VWT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2011 155,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Advise rear number plate light is dim.

Advise scrubbing to O/S/F Tyre but is acceptable at this time.

Advise slight cut to sidewall of N/S/F Tyre but is not showing the ply-chords.

Advise slight damp from the O/S/R Shock absorber.

Advise surface corrosion to both rear brake disc's.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 149,704 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 149,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 135,115 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 128,047 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 128,043 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 117,998 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 117,998 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise slight binding o/s/r wheel

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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P637 VWT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P637 VWT, 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 P637 VWT registered?

P637 VWT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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