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P788 OLT

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,361 mi
Last recorded130,361 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 OLT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 130,361 miles

High level brake light out

NSF brake pads on minimum

OSR number plate light weak

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 130,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

High level brake light out

NSF brake pads on minimum

OSR number plate light weak

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2011 110,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s dipped beam pattern getting weak

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s dipped beam pattern getting weak

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 94,704 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 94,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 78,921 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 78,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 70,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 65,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,449 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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P788 OLT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P788 OLT, 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 P788 OLT registered?

P788 OLT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P788 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P788 OLT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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