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P796 OLU

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 77,041 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2008 66,297 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 66,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 60,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 53,299 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 53,299 miles

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

N/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to limit

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

O/s/f flasher bulb faded

Pass 14 May 2005 47,824 miles

O/s wiper blade starting to split. O/s/r flasher bulb faded. Slight play n/s trackrod end. O/s/f tyre worn inner edge. Rear pads worn to limit.

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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P796 OLU is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P796 OLU, 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 P796 OLU registered?

P796 OLU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P796 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 OLU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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