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P852 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,003 mi
Last recorded107,003 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind front brakes

Fail 12 Dec 2013 107,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,180 miles

advisory.nearside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,179 miles

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

advisory.nearside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,880 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 83,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,979 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 77,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,790 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 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

P852 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P852 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 NLC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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