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P674 VBM

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

178,565 mi
Last recorded178,565 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 VBM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 178,565 miles

Both front brakes discs poor.

Corrosion off side rear wheel arch.

Front bumper insecure on near side.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Near side rear brake disc backplate excessively corroded.

Off side front outer c/v boot deteorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 178,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brakes discs poor.

Corrosion off side rear wheel arch.

Front bumper insecure on near side.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Near side rear brake disc backplate excessively corroded.

Objects hanging from rear view mirrow.

Off side front outer c/v boot deteorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 171,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 171,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 155,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 149,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 149,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 148,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 143,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 137,845 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 137,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2006 135,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 May 2006 135,601 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P674 VBM 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 53.8%.

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 P674 VBM, 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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P674 VBM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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