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P943 OOY

1997 Honda Accord

Green Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,234 mi
Last recorded71,234 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 OOY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,234 miles

Front power steering pipes by radiator corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel arch near outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch near outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust corrded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,365 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,365 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,426 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,395 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,282 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,282 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,610 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,609 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,140 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 61,138 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,001 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 54,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,598 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 50,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,576 miles

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

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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P943 OOY is a 1997 Honda Accord in Green with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P943 OOY, 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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P943 OOY is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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