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P843 BJB

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,402 mi
Last recorded123,402 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 BJB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2008 123,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

missfire

n/s/f bottom ball jiont dust cover split

scuffing to o/s/f tyre outer wall

some play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 31 May 2008 123,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

missfire

n/s/f bottom ball jiont dust cover split

scuffing to o/s/f tyre outer wall

some play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 31 May 2007 120,306 miles

21% inbalance accross front brakes

Oil leak

engine missfire

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 26 May 2006 115,993 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 115,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine misfire

scuffing to nearside front tyre wall

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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P843 BJB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P843 BJB, 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 P843 BJB registered?

P843 BJB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P843 BJB safe to buy?

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