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P942 NLP

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,004 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 91,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,588 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 81,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 75,695 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,556 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 68,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,249 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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P942 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P942 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 P942 NLP registered?

P942 NLP is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P942 NLP safe to buy?

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