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P854 PLC

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,912 mi
Last recorded96,912 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 PLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 96,912 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,759 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,690 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Exhaust securing bolts corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,815 miles

Nearside Rear Arch corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,553 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

N/s/r brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,446 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,975 miles

Exhaust rearbox corroded/repaired

Front brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,247 miles

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

o/s/f brake back plate corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,103 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,101 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,253 miles

1/front brake discs rusty lip and brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Nov 2009 76,253 miles

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

1/front brake discs rusty lip and brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 72,242 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 66,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 66,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate poor condition

long park brake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,263 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 61,198 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 61,161 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,002 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 56,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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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P854 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,996cc 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 P854 PLC, 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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P854 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P854 PLC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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