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P940 MOB

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 MOB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 96,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 92,549 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive iner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,403 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 89,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 86,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,560 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,626 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,142 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch and slight sharp edge.

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 72,358 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes fitted with a protective covering obscuring view of the full pipes.

rear tyres cracked and perished also both worn on the inner edges.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes fitted with a protective covering obscuring view of the full pipes.

rear tyres cracked and perished also both worn on the inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2011 66,928 miles

advise hand brake ajustment

Pass 19 May 2010 63,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,843 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 58,843 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 55,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 55,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,818 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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P940 MOB is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P940 MOB, 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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P940 MOB is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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