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P880 FDY

1997 Honda Accord

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

249,599 mi
Last recorded249,599 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 249,599 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Under the vehicle general corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2020 249,526 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested Exhaust pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible Exhaust pipe broken heavy gas leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under the vehicle general corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 242,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe tank ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/s/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (front and rear both side) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded & paint with black spray

Fail 19 Dec 2019 242,507 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe tank ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/s/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under the vehicle general corroded & paint with black spray

Pass 14 Dec 2018 235,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 235,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 218,575 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer panel corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 218,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt stalk inop unable to lock belt into stalk (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible suspect inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion silkl/wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak drips strong advbisr repairs asap ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 198,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Surface corossion underfloor

Fail 16 Dec 2016 198,199 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Surface corossion underfloor

Pass 22 Dec 2015 180,411 miles

Front wearing on the inner sholder.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 180,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut deep enough to reach chords. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front wearing on the inner sholder.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 157,576 miles

Both rear tyres age-related cracks

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front 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 wheel arch corossion

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 157,576 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres age-related cracks

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front 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 wheel arch corossion

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 143,685 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 143,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 124,436 miles

dampness around both front shock absorbers

dampness around steering rack

grease around both front hub assembles

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

long travell on foot and hand brake

nearside rear brake back plate missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear upper suspension arm dust covers perished and split

Fail 25 Oct 2012 124,349 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

dampness around both front shock absorbers

dampness around steering rack

grease around both front hub assembles

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

long travell on foot and hand brake

nearside rear brake back plate missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear upper suspension arm dust covers perished and split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs rusted

exessive engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs rusted

exessive engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 103,812 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,060 miles

brake pipes corroding\hand brake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,748 miles

os head lamp repaire\os mirror\brake pipes\all discs for light scoring

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

os head lamp repaire\os mirror\brake pipes\all discs for light scoring

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,122 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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P880 FDY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 P880 FDY, 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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P880 FDY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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