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P912 PLC

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,335 mi
Last recorded161,335 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 PLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 161,335 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 161,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1 x front exhaust mounting broken off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all front drive shaft gaitors perishing

both rear outer door sills corrodeing

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

offside front headlamp beam pattern poor

offside front interior door handle damaged (door can still be opend at time of test)

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

offside rear bumper mountings damaged

offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2013 154,687 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 154,687 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 149,588 miles

Oil leak

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

SRS light on

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 149,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Pass 30 Apr 2011 147,762 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r brake back plate corroided

o/s/r brake back plate corroided

Fail 16 Apr 2011 147,741 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r brake back plate corroided

o/s/r brake back plate corroided

Pass 26 Apr 2010 147,196 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 2 May 2009 145,497 miles

all four shock asorbers have slight leak

oil leak from sump

Pass 2 May 2008 141,993 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 136,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 136,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 132,830 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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P912 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P912 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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P912 PLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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