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P874 XCW

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,765 mi
Last recorded184,765 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 XCW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2019 184,765 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 54 % (1.2.2 (a) (i))

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2018 183,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seen to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seen to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front windscreen is damaged

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2017 177,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

•front windscreen is damaged •sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2016 173,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake performance just meets the pass standard (3.1.6b)

front windscreen is damaged

service brake performance just meets the pass standard

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2009 171,256 miles

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

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

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)

body kit fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of both sides outer body sills

centre exhaust section deteriorated . limited life on exhaust system

corrossion formed at both sides rear wheel arches

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2008 163,629 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2007 157,883 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 149,218 miles

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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P874 XCW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P874 XCW, 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 P874 XCW registered?

P874 XCW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P874 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 XCW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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