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P851 EAW

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,235 mi
Last recorded134,235 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 EAW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 134,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,165 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 12,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 120,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 111,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 102,004 miles

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

both cv gaiters slightly perished

rear seat belts not checked due to baby seat fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2007 102,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both front tyres on legal limit

rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 91,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P851 EAW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P851 EAW, 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 P851 EAW registered?

P851 EAW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P851 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 EAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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