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P951 MEV

1997 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 MEV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 150,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 145,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 140,579 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 140,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 136,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 133,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 132,804 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 130,849 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 129,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 125,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 121,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 118,477 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 118,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,626 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 116,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 113,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 110,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 110,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P951 MEV is a 1997 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P951 MEV, 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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P951 MEV is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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