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P831 NFA

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,229 mi
Last recorded177,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 NFA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 177,229 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 177,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 162,677 miles

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

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r wheel arch corroded, but not considered as a prescribed area

Fail 17 Jun 2010 161,955 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r wheel arch corroded, but not considered as a prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2009 145,848 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 145,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 139,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 131,721 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 131,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 123,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 123,124 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P831 NFA is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P831 NFA, 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 P831 NFA registered?

P831 NFA is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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