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P89 WNY

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 WNY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 115,623 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 115,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,837 miles

Both front indicator lenses are cracked.

Front number plate is cracked.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 107,837 miles

Both front indicator lenses are cracked.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate is cracked.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,921 miles

Both front indicator lenses are cracked.

Fail 26 May 2015 104,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front indicator lenses are cracked.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,529 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 101,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 97,200 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 93,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 89,979 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 89,979 miles

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 84,802 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 84,143 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 84,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 82,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 78,388 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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P89 WNY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P89 WNY, 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 P89 WNY registered?

P89 WNY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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