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P859 NFS

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

101,105 mi
Last recorded101,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 NFS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 101,105 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

hand brake travel

Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,112 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2009 85,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Feb 2009 85,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jan 2008 79,959 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 79,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,764 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 74,761 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P859 NFS is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P859 NFS, 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 P859 NFS registered?

P859 NFS is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P859 NFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 NFS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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