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P897 OOY

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,825 mi
Last recorded163,825 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 OOY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 163,825 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 163,824 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 152,796 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 144,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 136,590 miles

both sides front tyres worn, nearside rear wearing

play nearside front upper balljoint

Pass 19 Feb 2009 128,752 miles

front brake pads low

slight play nearside front upper balljoint

Pass 18 Feb 2008 119,393 miles

exhaust system very corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2007 109,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 98,156 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 98,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Imbalance & variation front brakes.

Nearside front tyre worn low, rears getting low also.

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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P897 OOY is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P897 OOY, 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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P897 OOY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P897 OOY safe to buy?

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