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P708 WOS

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,176 mi
Last recorded102,176 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 WOS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 102,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 102,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,335 miles

The N/S/F upper ball joint is weeping grease but no play is visible. Advise closer inspection.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 95,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

The N/S/F upper ball joint is weeping grease but no play is visible. Advise closer inspection.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,112 miles

front aroll bar bushes starting to split

slight bind on ns rear wheel

Fail 21 Dec 2009 88,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front aroll bar bushes starting to split

slight bind on ns rear wheel

Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,373 miles

All the brake pads are starting to wear.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

Slight warp in the front brake and slight difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes.

The N/S/R tyre is starting to wear on the inner section of tread.

The O/S/F C.V Boot is slightly weeping grease.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 81,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All the brake pads are starting to wear.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

Slight warp in the front brake and slight difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes.

The N/S/R tyre is starting to wear on the inner section of tread.

The O/S/F C.V Boot is slightly weeping grease.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,186 miles

Difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit.

Imbalance on the front brakes is right on the limit.

Slight warp on the front and rear brakes.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,376 miles

Slight bind from offside rear brake.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind from os rear brake

Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,206 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P708 WOS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc 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 P708 WOS, 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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P708 WOS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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