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P693 ASB

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,916 mi
Last recorded119,916 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 ASB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 119,916 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 119,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 115,861 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,419 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 105,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,011 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 99,011 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 86,338 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,221 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,353 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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P693 ASB is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P693 ASB, 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 P693 ASB registered?

P693 ASB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P693 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P693 ASB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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