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P731 LKO

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 LKO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 135,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 131,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 131,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 128,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 128,589 miles

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 24 Mar 2011 120,228 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 120,228 miles

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

Outer Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,524 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre under inflated.

slight binding o/s/r brake.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 99,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge very close to exposing cords

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2005 97,950 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P731 LKO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black 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 P731 LKO, 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 P731 LKO registered?

P731 LKO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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