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P757 XTC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,955 mi
Last recorded107,955 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,955 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear top ball joint rubbers cracked and perished

n/s/r caliper sticky

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,713 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to various brake pipes

srs light on

steering rack boots cracked and perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,315 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 97,315 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,414 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

n/s/f top ball jiont rubber split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 87,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,173 miles

n.s.f c.v boot perished

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 11 Mar 2008 81,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n.s.f c.v boot perished

oil leak poss oil filter

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 2 Feb 2007 173,274 miles

advise srs light illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2007 73,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

advise side sill covers fitted

advise srs light illuminated

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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P757 XTC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P757 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P757 XTC registered?

P757 XTC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is P757 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P757 XTC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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