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P950 OEV

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,846 mi
Last recorded135,846 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 OEV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 135,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 130,158 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 130,155 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 123,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

covers fitted to car

disc lipped front

Fail 14 Dec 2010 123,678 miles

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

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

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

Offside front tyre inside tyre wear runflat damage strong advise(low pressure).

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 123,637 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

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

Offside front tyre inside tyre wear runflat damage strong advise(low pressure).

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,260 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside washer jet inoprative

parking brake lever has excessive travel

Fail 26 Nov 2009 117,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

center brake light inoprative

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

offside washer jet inoprative

parking brake lever has excessive travel

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,225 miles

o/s/f n/s/f shock oily

Fail 25 Nov 2008 111,131 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f n/s/f shock oily

Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,753 miles

advise front wipers starting to smear screen

advise high level brake lamp not working unable to see wiring

Pass 24 Mar 2007 99,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 99,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake high

Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,100 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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P950 OEV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P950 OEV, 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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P950 OEV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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