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P890 UFW

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,568 mi
Last recorded126,568 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 UFW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 126,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 124,566 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 120,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 116,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,277 miles

N/S headlamp has condensation inside lens also has a slightly loose reflector. HEADLAMP LEVEL NOT WORKING

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,392 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 102,246 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 102,246 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 92,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,842 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

Nearside headlamp lens chipped and holed.

Rear exhaust box corroded and broken up inside.

Rear number plate starting to fade and distort.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 82,842 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

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

Nearside headlamp lens chipped and holed.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and broken up inside.

Rear number plate starting to fade and distort.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,226 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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P890 UFW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P890 UFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P890 UFW registered?

P890 UFW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P890 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 UFW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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