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P683 KEC

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,854 mi
Last recorded131,854 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 KEC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,854 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 131,853 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 130,369 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 123,220 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 113,680 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

unable to check sills, plastic covered

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 104,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 99,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 88,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 83,291 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 73,251 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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P683 KEC is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P683 KEC, 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 P683 KEC registered?

P683 KEC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P683 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P683 KEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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