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P669 DSO

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 DSO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 99,103 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 99,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

back discs scored slightly

front exhaust flexi joint leaking slightly

Pass 29 May 2008 91,606 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 91,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 82,866 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 82,866 miles

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2006 75,128 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 75,105 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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P669 DSO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P669 DSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P669 DSO registered?

P669 DSO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P669 DSO safe to buy?

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