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P838 PRT

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 PRT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 128,129 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 128,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,158 miles

has slight corrosion damage to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,193 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 113,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 113,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 110,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 106,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 94,898 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 94,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 88,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 80,865 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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P838 PRT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P838 PRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P838 PRT registered?

P838 PRT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P838 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 PRT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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