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P956 NLO

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,204 mi
Last recorded84,204 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 NLO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,739 miles

Nearside rear lower wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear lower wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,939 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 81,938 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside and offside screen wiper blades ineffective

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,124 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle suspension modified

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,623 miles

Offside front wheel slightly binding

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

Vehicle suspension modified

Fail 29 Mar 2012 80,623 miles

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

Offside front wheel slightly binding

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

Vehicle suspension modified

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,175 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Drivers window insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear door unable to open

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both front tyres deteriorated

Drivers window insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear door unable to open

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,342 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 72,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,894 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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P956 NLO is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P956 NLO, 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 P956 NLO registered?

P956 NLO is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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