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P655 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Purple Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,640 mi
Last recorded138,640 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,640 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe and front to rear pipes ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s backing plates rusted

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear outer casings rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

n/s/r inner wheel arch cover fitted unable to fully inspect

o/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside of prescribed area

rear suspension components rusted including subframe

Fail 5 Apr 2019 138,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear n/s/and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached bumper support (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe and front to rear pipes ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s backing plates rusted

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear outer casings rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

n/s/r inner wheel arch cover fitted unable to fully inspect

o/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside of prescribed area

rear suspension components rusted including subframe

Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear - inner edge

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining flange (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc heat shields corroded

Rear sub-frame & related suspension components corroded

fuel filler neck pipe(s) corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 132,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner-to-outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner-to-outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches both sides (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear - inner edge

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining flange (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc heat shields corroded

Rear sub-frame & related suspension components corroded

fuel filler neck pipe(s) corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,716 miles

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

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

Outer plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & related components (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc heat shields/back plates corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 118,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,043 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake backplates corroded but not seriously weakened

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

underbody surface corrosion e.g rear sub-frame 7 related components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake backplates corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,360 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 104,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,092 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 97,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,066 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 89,052 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 79,371 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 May 2008 68,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 45,314 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 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Purple with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P655 NLP, 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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P655 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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