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P958 OLT

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 OLT
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 130,285 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 130,128 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 126,520 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 119,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 119,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 118,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 115,618 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 115,618 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 112,105 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 111,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,317 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 102,893 miles

Both front upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Both rear brake pipes to brake calipers corroded

Front and rear brake pads low

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelt mounting areas corroded (outer sills

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%

Rear direction indicators discoloured

Fail 13 May 2015 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre is close to limit & worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre is close to limit & worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 96,353 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 90,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2013 90,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 86,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 14 May 2012 86,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S parking brake effort slightly low

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 May 2011 82,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 73,206 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

offside front washer jet blocked (one)

Fail 11 May 2009 73,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front registration plate damaged

offside front washer jet blocked (one)

Pass 12 May 2008 68,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 68,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 64,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 60,027 miles

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

accident damage to n/s

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear window stop light not working rear spoiler light working?

Fail 10 May 2006 59,981 miles

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

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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P958 OLT is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P958 OLT, 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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P958 OLT is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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