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P867 PLC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 PLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 105,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 105,483 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 104,944 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,211 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 98,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,427 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 96,427 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filler neck excesivley corroded

handbrake travel high slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,356 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 93,326 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

the front disc shields on both front brake discs are badly corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 88,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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P867 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P867 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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P867 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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