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P883 PLC

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,009 mi
Last recorded112,009 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 PLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2013 112,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot full

Pass 16 Feb 2012 107,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorating on side walls

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 107,770 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorating on side walls

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 103,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs slightly pitted

slight damage to nearside front wing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,067 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in a number of rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,484 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f, n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2007 93,462 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f, n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,482 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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P883 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P883 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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P883 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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