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P661 VYG

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,065 mi
Last recorded46,065 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 VYG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension parts have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,057 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension parts have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,811 miles

offside rear hand brake poor

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,245 miles

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

handbrake reading down on offside rear

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,674 miles

nearside rear brake just starting to bind

Fail 24 Mar 2010 39,674 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear brake just starting to bind

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,092 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake efficiency lower on offside rear than nearside

Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,058 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency lower on offside rear than nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,230 miles

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

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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P661 VYG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P661 VYG, 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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P661 VYG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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