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P862 BUT

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,080 mi
Last recorded143,080 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 135,572 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 135,572 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 128,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 123,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 117,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 68,932 miles

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

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

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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P862 BUT is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P862 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P862 BUT registered?

P862 BUT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P862 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 BUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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