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P643 VWT

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,543 mi
Last recorded178,543 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 VWT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 178,543 miles

Fuel pipe leaking main filler pipe exc. corroded and holed (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake backplates corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake backplates corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

factory cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 177,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rearunder floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both feed to front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded to joints

factory cover sills fitted

front brake backplate dust covers exc. corroded

fuel filler kneck corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

oil leak

rear brake backplate dust covers exc. corroded

rear wheelarch repaired

Fail 21 Mar 2016 177,280 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure to lower arm (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rearunder floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both feed to front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded to joints

factory cover sills fitted

front brake backplate dust covers exc. corroded

fuel filler kneck corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

oil leak

rear brake backplate dust covers exc. corroded

rear wheelarch repaired

Pass 16 Apr 2015 172,309 miles

exhaust system exc, corroded

factory cover sills fitted

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc backplates corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 172,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system exc, corroded

factory cover sills fitted

front brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 167,764 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear disc dust covers corroded

exhaust cat corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

fuel tank filler kneck corroded

misting of oil to steering rack body

o/s front disc dust cover corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 167,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear disc dust covers corroded

exhaust cat corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

fuel tank filler kneck corroded

misting of oil to steering rack body

o/s front disc dust cover corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 163,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust cat/flexi corroded

rear brake disc inner dust covers corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 160,020 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

cover sills fitted

main engine/body eath broken

Fail 5 Apr 2012 159,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

cover sills fitted

main engine/body eath broken

Pass 15 Apr 2011 156,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 155,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 152,739 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 152,739 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 149,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 149,178 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 146,456 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s rear wheelarch corroded

s.r.s light on

Fail 27 Mar 2008 146,455 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s rear wheelarch corroded

s.r.s light on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 145,074 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 145,069 miles

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

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

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

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

o.s rear wheelarch light corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2006 144,223 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 144,223 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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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P643 VWT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P643 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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P643 VWT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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