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P852 BUT

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,211 mi
Last recorded130,211 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 130,211 miles

front and rear brake disc - back plates/guards corroded and breaking up

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's (covered in underside - obscuring some items)

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms - ball joint dust covers deteriorated/split

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded - small hole

offside front dipped beam - dull

slight oil leak

windscreen washer pump weak

Fail 19 Apr 2023 130,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump weak/split pipe (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded/hole - next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS light (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe corroded/ leaking (middle of vehicle) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front and rear brake disc - back plates/guards corroded and breaking up

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's (covered in underside - obscuring some items)

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms - ball joint dust covers deteriorated/split

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded - small hole

offside front dipped beam - dull

rear brake discs corroded/worn/scored

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2022 129,506 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded - small hole

offside front dipped beam dull

rear brake discs becoming worn/lipped/scored

rear indicator bulbs becoming discolored/starting to show white light

slight oil leak

windscreen washer pipe split

Pass 5 May 2021 128,642 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

corrosion on all suspension/brake/steering components

nearside rear wheel outer wheel arch corroded (small hole)

offside front dipped beam slightly dull

rear brake discs becomming worn/lipped/scored

Fail 27 Apr 2021 128,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front dipped beam dull and pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres perished/cracking

corrosion on all suspension/brake/steering components

nearside rear wheel outer wheel arch corroded (small hole)

rear brake discs becomming worn/lipped/scored

Pass 11 Mar 2020 128,214 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 128,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system getting thin in places

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 125,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,221 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 124,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 122,893 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 122,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,736 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 121,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 118,434 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 118,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,028 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 112,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 109,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 106,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 97,347 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 97,335 miles

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

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

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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P852 BUT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P852 BUT, 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 P852 BUT registered?

P852 BUT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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