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P852 MNE

1997 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,626 mi
Last recorded146,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 MNE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 146,626 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner non obligaory sidelight dull.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 146,626 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner non obligaory sidelight dull.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 138,718 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s/r lights

o/s/r brake disc corroding on outer surface

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2013 138,684 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s/r lights

o/s/r brake disc corroding on outer surface

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,348 miles

all brake discs corroded

fluctuation on o/s/r brake

n/s/r non obligatory sidelight dull

Fail 18 Jan 2012 130,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

fluctuation on o/s/r brake

n/s/r non obligatory sidelight dull

Pass 30 Dec 2010 124,037 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 123,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate

Pass 19 Dec 2009 114,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear anti-roll bar linkages upper bushes slightly worn offside & nearside

Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti-roll bar linkages upper bushes slightly worn offside & nearside

Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 110,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 102,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,729 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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P852 MNE is a 1997 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P852 MNE, 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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P852 MNE is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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