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P962 CBL

1997 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,851 mi
Last recorded158,851 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 CBL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 158,851 miles

Drivers seat runner worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 158,851 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Drivers seat runner worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 152,405 miles

Brake fluid level is low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 145,945 miles

Brake fluid is low

Nail in offsider rear tyre

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

Nearside headlight is dim

Nearside rear and offside front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2008 139,416 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 139,106 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Raer brake pads worn thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 130,910 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 111,834 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip in swept area.

Hand brake lever has quite alot of travel.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in treads.

Offside front tyre is worn on inner+outer edges of treads.

Offside rear tyre has a nail in inner wall/tread.

Slight play detected in steering rack.

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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P962 CBL is a 1997 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P962 CBL, 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 P962 CBL registered?

P962 CBL is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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