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P656 JJA

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,337 mi
Last recorded134,337 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 134,337 miles

F/upper balljoint gaiters perished

H/lamp beam patterns deteriorating (N/S weaker)

Metal pipes corroded

N/S/F shock misted

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

O/S/R lamp unit cracked

Oil leak

R/tyres worn/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 132,676 miles

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

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

osf indicator lamp damaged

osr lamp damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 131,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and osr lenses damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 129,932 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f top wishbone balljoint cover perished

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f top wishbone balljoint cover perished

Fail 11 May 2011 129,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f top wishbone balljoint cover perished

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f top wishbone balljoint cover perished

Pass 11 May 2010 128,197 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/f indicator colour faded

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/r light lenses damaged and cracked

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 15 May 2009 124,840 miles

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

osf ind lens damaged

osr light lens damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 14 May 2009 124,840 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

osf ind lens damaged

osr light lens damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 8 May 2008 118,962 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/r light lens cluster cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 15 May 2007 115,829 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 115,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r amd o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) and o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

rear indicators colour fading

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen slightly chipped in swept areas

Pass 3 May 2006 110,242 miles

nearside door mirror taped in position

offside front indicator damaged

Pass 6 May 2005 105,671 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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P656 JJA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P656 JJA, 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 P656 JJA registered?

P656 JJA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P656 JJA safe to buy?

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