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P725 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,431 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 116,431 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screenwash added during test (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 111,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sump gasket oil seapage

Fail 18 Dec 2014 86,195 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sump gasket oil seapage

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,513 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,448 miles

n/s/f wheel arch has slight carrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,398 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,127 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 57,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,937 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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P725 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P725 NLC, 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 P725 NLC registered?

P725 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P725 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 NLC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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