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P683 NDM

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,735 mi
Last recorded123,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 NDM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 123,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 108,139 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 108,137 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,914 miles

bonnet release in poor condition

both front tyres wearing low

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

damage to rear of vehicle

o/s/f indicator fading to white

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2009 105,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet release in poor condition

both front tyres wearing low

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

damage to rear of vehicle

long travel in handbrake

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f indicator fading to white

sill covers fitted

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 102,266 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 96,380 miles

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

nearside rear hand brake pass on over all require attention

Pass 31 Mar 2006 141,206 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 140,917 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel high

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 NDM is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P683 NDM, 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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P683 NDM is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P683 NDM safe to buy?

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