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P842 HJO

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 HJO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 123,871 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 123,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2011 119,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 119,774 miles

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,432 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 114,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,832 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 108,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 104,133 miles

battery appears weak

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front inner door handle adrift

Fail 4 Jan 2008 104,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

battery appears weak

offside front inner door handle adrift

Pass 18 Dec 2006 99,126 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 99,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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P842 HJO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P842 HJO, 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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P842 HJO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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