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P93 SMJ

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,799 mi
Last recorded200,799 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 SMJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 200,799 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake lamp imop.

srs light showing on dash

Fail 31 Dec 2012 200,799 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake lamp imop.

srs light showing on dash

Pass 9 Dec 2011 190,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 190,936 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 185,340 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 185,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 179,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front bumper/indicator slight damage.nsf headlamp condensated.osr no.plate light dim.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 179,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front bumper/indicator slight damage.nsf headlamp condensated.osr no.plate light dim.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 178,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 168,602 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 168,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 160,432 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 160,432 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge severe oil leak from front of vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2006 149,534 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 149,534 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 127,722 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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P93 SMJ is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P93 SMJ, 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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P93 SMJ is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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