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P81 SDL

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 SDL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,979 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 102,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 97,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,314 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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P81 SDL is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P81 SDL, 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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How do I check the history of P81 SDL?

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What year was P81 SDL registered?

P81 SDL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P81 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 SDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P81 SDL have outstanding finance?

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