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P698 WSU

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 WSU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,998 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 105,994 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,335 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,125 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,898 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 78,898 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,198 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 59,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,954 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 49,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P698 WSU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P698 WSU, 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 P698 WSU registered?

P698 WSU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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