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P939 VTG

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,138 mi
Last recorded195,138 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 VTG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 195,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill heavily corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill heavily corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing All rear seatbelts inaccessible to test due to contents of vehicle (5.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs worn thin (3.5.1i)

Covers fitted to underside making testing difficult (brake pipes)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 189,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 189,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking rear at fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top off sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 186,506 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 181,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 173,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front back plate corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 162,331 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 162,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 153,555 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 153,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 143,478 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 143,475 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 2 Jan 2009 134,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 131,548 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 127,420 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 116,294 miles

Slightly long hand brake travel.

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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P939 VTG is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P939 VTG, 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 P939 VTG registered?

P939 VTG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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