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P923 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,430 mi
Last recorded144,430 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2013 144,344 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,673 miles

air bag light on dash

brake fluid near minimum

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

n/s cv boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

o/s track rod end ball joint dust cover split slightly

rear brake discs corroded

top ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 25 Sep 2012 139,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag light on dash

brake fluid near minimum

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

n/s cv boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

o/s track rod end ball joint dust cover split slightly

rear brake discs corroded

top ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 126,161 miles

windscreen cracke but not in drivers view

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,321 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 115,155 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 95,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 83,233 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 83,197 miles

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

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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P923 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 P923 NLP, 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 P923 NLP registered?

P923 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P923 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 NLP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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