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P729 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2025 47,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,628 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 30,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 28,162 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 28,161 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,685 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 25,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,991 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 23,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,316 miles

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

centre section of exhaust and backbox deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2012 19,316 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust and backbox deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,155 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,433 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 10,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,676 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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P729 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P729 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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P729 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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