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P654 WOU

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,543 mi
Last recorded187,543 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 WOU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 187,543 miles

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

Plastic trim covering fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 187,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Plastic trim covering fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 166,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 21 Jul 2009 161,679 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 156,026 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 155,743 miles

Centre stop light inop

Engine oil leak

O/S wing mirror slightly insecure

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear view mirror missing

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 9 Aug 2008 155,743 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre stop light inop

Engine oil leak

O/S wing mirror slightly insecure

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear view mirror missing

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 6 Aug 2007 149,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

hand brake lever travels high

Fail 2 Aug 2007 149,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

hand brake lever travels high

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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P654 WOU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P654 WOU, 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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P654 WOU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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