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P794 HJO

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,011 mi
Last recorded162,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 HJO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2023 162,011 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both rear wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 152,867 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f wing/bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r inner sill - in area of lifting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r outer sill/wheel arch area and inside door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal in area of o/s/r sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 152,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper suspension arm ball joint (press in type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill corroded and holed - in area of lifting point - visible under sill trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill/wheel arch corroded and holed - inside door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f wing/bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal in area of o/s/r sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2020 145,691 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2020 145,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 137,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,017 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 126,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer arch corroded/holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer arch corroded/holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,850 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 107,850 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,726 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 103,026 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 91,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,785 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 85,722 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,534 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear belt not tested just visual

offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Fail 26 Sep 2007 58,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear belt not tested just visual

offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,069 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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P794 HJO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P794 HJO, 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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P794 HJO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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