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P862 SSK

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,499 mi
Last recorded62,499 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 SSK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2011 62,499 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion o/s r wheel arch

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s h/lamp poor

rear back plates worn

travel h/brake

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,499 miles

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

corrosion o/s r wheel arch

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s h/lamp poor

rear back plates worn

travel h/brake

Fail 10 Feb 2011 62,499 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion o/s r wheel arch

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s h/lamp poor

rear back plates worn

travel h/brake

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all flexi ferrules corroded

offside headlamp has a poor beam image

slight bind offside rear brake

unable to check brake pipes due to grease

Fail 9 Feb 2010 57,243 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all flexi ferrules corroded

offside headlamp has a poor beam image

unable to check brake pipes due to grease

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 Feb 2008 47,967 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,698 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 45,697 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,057 miles

Handbrake efficiency low. 17%

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 SSK is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P862 SSK, 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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P862 SSK is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P862 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 SSK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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