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P810 OLU

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 114,971 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,372 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,246 miles

nearside front passanger door stiff to open.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 96,231 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front passanger door stiff to open.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced pitting and corrosion on both front brake discs (inner surface)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,993 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,991 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,687 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,585 miles

long travel handbrake, both cv boots cracking, rear pads getting low, brake warning light on

Pass 25 May 2005 70,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

o/s & n/s front flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

o/s & n/s rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

slight binding to rear brakes

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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P810 OLU is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc 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 P810 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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P810 OLU is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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