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P655 AFC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,420 mi
Last recorded102,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 AFC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,420 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,420 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,262 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,346 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,346 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,992 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 72,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,665 miles

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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P655 AFC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P655 AFC, 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 P655 AFC registered?

P655 AFC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P655 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 AFC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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